Exploring the Duomo & Sistine Chapel

PART I:

  1. What do you already know about the Duomo?
  2. Before your start the virtual activity, read this article and answer the corresponding questions in complete sentences and your own word.
  3. Whyis the building of this dome itself different compared to previous architecture?
  4. Why did the architecture of this building not take on the gothic specific techniques?
  5. What makes the dome of the Florence cathedral so unique?

PART II:

  1. Use the following links to explore the inside/outside of the Duomo. Take time on each section of the Florence Cathedral.
  • San Giovanni Square at Night
  • Florence Cathedral Entrance
  • Central Nave
  • Main Altar
  • Bell Tower View
  1. Answer the following questions about the Duomo(Please use complete sentences):
  1. Describe the outside of the Florence Cathedral
  2. What is similar and different to Gothic Architecture?
  3. What kind of art is displayed on the outside of the cathedral?
  4. Write two things do you notice about the entrance of the cathedral?
  5. What gothic architecture techniques do you see? Explain.
  6. Describe the style of the vaults/arches.
  7. What paintings do you see inside the cathedral? What is being depicted?
  8. What do you think the focal point of this structure is? Why?
  9. Why is the Duomo often called “Italy’s birthplace of the Renaissance?
  10. List 2 new facts that you learned about the Duomo.

PART III:

  1. What do you already know about the Sistine Chapel?
  2. Please read the TWO articles on actively learn – do not answer any questions.
  3. Go to this link
  4. Take 5-10 minutes exploring the different walls and ceilings of the chapel. It is important that you use the zoom to obtain a better view of the different stories within the murals.
  • Try to locate the following scenes within the paintings
  • Creation of Adam
  • Creation of Eve
  • The fall and Expulsion from the Garden
  • David and Goliath
  1. Please answer the following questions(Please use complete sentences).

a)List 5 new facts that you learned about the Sistine Chapel.

b)What symbols do you see? What do they represent?

c)Use 3 words to describe the Sistine Chapel.

d)What is the chapel used for today?

e)What image/painting was the most interesting or stood out to you the most? Explain.

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