Happy Monday!!! Can you believe we are already halfway through the first trimester? As we move from the Italian Renaissance to the Age of Exploration, today’s Monday Mix-ins offers a look at one more Italian artist and a Portuguese Prince. Also, don’t miss the fun resources about sailing and exploring.
*Parents, please preview for your students first.
Resources Links:
Sofonisba Anguissola | Short biography with images of her paintings
Artworks by Sofonisa | Explore a few of her paintings
5 Fast Facts | Sofonisba Anguissola
Henry the Navigator | Biography
The Age of Exploration | Brief intro to this adventurous time period
History of the Caravel | Learn more about a type of ship used by explorers
Life on the Open Seas | Fun facts about being a sailor
Age of Discovery | Facts for kids
Video Links:
Women in Arts: Sofonisba Anguissola | View her paintings
Sofinisba Anguissola | Biography and discussion of her paintings
Jan van Eyck | The Arnolfini Portrait art critique
The Age of Exploration Begins| Short and informative
Henry the Navigator | Brief biography
How Did Early Sailors Navigate the Oceans? | A cartoon depicting various navigation techniques