We are featuring another remarkable Renaissance artist on the blog today! Before we get to our Michelangelo Monday Mix-ins, we have a What’s Up Weekend preview for you.
Friday-September 27
- Little Wonders Jump, Jump, Jump-a-thon 3:45-4:45 @ SLOCA–Come out and cheer on our Little Wonders!!!
- The Russian Ballet presents Swan Lake 7:30 @ The PAC (SLOCA Rewards Members–check your email for a 15% off promo code.)
Monday-September 30
- 2019 Robotics EXPO presented by Softec–Have kids that love robots? Check out this FREE event.
And since we are highlighting Michelangelo today, we wanted to remind you of an opportunity to see the Sistine Chapel replicas in Orange County. (Don’t want to drive that far south, the exhibit will be coming to Santa Barbara in May!)
Now on to the Mix-ins.
*Parents, please preview for your students first.
Resource Links:
Michelangelo Biography | Quick facts for kids
The Sistine Chapel | Explore the Sistine Chapel with a virtual tour
The Sistine Chapel | See images and learn more about the different sections
Italian Renaissance | Find out more about Michelangelo’s Pieta, the David and the Creation of Adam
The David | 10 facts interesting facts and more
Video Links:
Illustrating History-Michelangelo | A brief illustrated biography
Illustrating History-Leonardo | In case you want a little more da Vinci
The Sistine Chapel | An art critique
Renaissance Art | a longer illustrated video on Renaissance artists
Oil Paint | an interesting video on why it is so expensive
