The Capulet Ball

The Party Decorator

Description

The Party Decorator must research how art was incorporated and used in homes during the Renaissance 
since it was a time marked by freedom of thinking and choice.  For the Capulet Ball, you must 
seek information on what kinds of artwork, etc. was used to furnish a house to make it appealing to guests, 
as well as the typical styles that were in at the time. From this information you will decorate the Capulet 
house for the masquerade ball. Use the information from the links below to help you.  Consider youself a 
party decorator!

Internet Links

See Florentine Art and Architecture and related resources
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/renaissance/

Refer to this Art History site to understand how Renaissance art began
http://www.witcombe.sbc.edu/ARTHLinks2.html#general

Refer to this site to understand better the different terms in art
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/history/early-renaissance.html

Other Resources

Just because this is a WebQuest doesn't mean that the students should be limited to using the web for 
resources.  Think of other resources for this role or perspective and list them here.

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