Your new task is about creating an
infogrpahic but, first of all, what is an infographic?
Information graphics or infographics are
graphic visual representations of information, data or knowledge intended
to present complex information quickly and clearly. They can improve cognition
by utilizing graphics to enhance the human visual system’s ability to see
patterns and trends.
There are a wide variety of tools available
that allow you to create your own infographic. These free infographic creator tools will allow you to generate an
infographic very quickly, without the need for a professional designer, and
often in very high quality formats but if you prefer something more familiar to
you for starting, you can download this archive with free power
point templates.
However, having the tools to make your own infographic is only one piece
of the puzzle. Besides being visually attractive, your infographic should
be informative and complete from an educational point of view. So, what do
you have to do?
Each team will create an infographic
about one Renaissance artist. You should offer a good visual explanation
about his/her biography (try to add a portrait!) and 2 or 3 masterpieces with
an explanation (the title, the “mecenas” or art collector, what does it mean,
what is it important for...).
When finish, sent the work as an attached file to blogeducativo08@gmail.com.
You
can be also asked to give an oral
explanation at class (about 4-6 minutes) and remember that ALL the
members of the team has to talk. But don’t panic: here are some tips for public speaking.
Here is the list of
Renaissance’s artist you can choose from:
Painters: Sofonisba Anguissola and Lavinia Fontana (two women!), Miguel Angel, Leonardo da Vinci,
Rafael Sanzio, El Greco, Luis de Morales, Alonso Sánchez Coello, Botticelli,
Giotto, Durero, Fra Angelico, Uccello, Filippo Lippi.
Sculptors: Miguel Angel, Donatello, Ghiberti, Vasco de la Zarza, Diego de Siloé,
Felipe Vigarny, Alonso de Berruguete, Juan de Juni, Cellini, Jacoppo Della
Quercia, Lucca Della Robbia.
Architects: Miguel Angel, Brunelleschi, Bramante, Juan de Herrera, Pedro Machuca,
Michelozzo, Alberti.
And here are some links for starting:
As usual, this work is mandatory and will be part of the score at the
end of the term. If you fail to finish it, do it out of date (10 March), or
just copy, the mark will be a 0 for this work.
Good luck! J
