Tuesday, October 5, 2010

The Medici: The Godfathers of the Renaissance

Some would characterize the Medici family as if they were the mafia.  Define mafia and decide whether or not the Medici can and should be described as mafiosa.  Use evidence to support your argument.


Period 2

Justin
Vidya
Tong
Helena
Sarah
Rahul
Sun Hae
Kane


Althea
Min
Se Jin
Berk
Kaitlyn
Tara
Wai Ho



Aidan
John
Joonatan
Mitsu
Sarah
Bianca
Jaelyn
Shu Mei


Rik
Karan
Aaiz
Nazihah
Do Hyun
Lachlan
Karthik
Grant 

Period 8

Yuna
Anh
Bryna
Yi
Fabian
Riana
Daniel
Ayla
Ji Woo

Erik
Natalie
Yoo Joon
Cassidy
Laura H.
Mihir
Amy
Young Min

Sal
Hyo Won
Sophia
June
Yi Khai
Jonas
Leo
Ni

David
Nabilah
Ibrahim
Ganesh
Evan
Hisham
KL
Laura W.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Brunelleschi's Activity Blog

Virtuosity: a technical skill, fluency or style brought about by special knowledge of or interest in art or craftsmanship

Creative leadership: showing people the way though imagination and originality

Courage: the ability to do something in the face of fear, danger and/or disapproval

Risk-taking: taking actions that may have undesired or unpleasant results, but at the same time provide an opportunity for a positive outcome

The story of Brunelleschi's dome is one of human ambition achieved through virtuosity, creative leadership, imagination, courage and risk-taking.  Consider these various characteristics and discuss which one you believe most prompted Brunelleschi to succeed in the construction of his masterpiece.  Further, consider the following essential question as it relates to Brunelleschi and the construction of the dome, "How do the actions and decisions of people effect change?"