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A ferocious she-wolf turns toward us with a vicious snarl. her tense body, thin flanks and protruding ribs contrast with her heavy, milk-filled teats. She suckles two active, chubby little human boys. We are looking at the most famous symbol of Rome, the legendary wolf who nourished and saved the city's founder, Romulus, and his twin brother, Remus. Legend has it, that the twin sons fathered by the god Mars and born to a mortal woman, were left to die on the banks of the Tiber River by their wicked great-uncle. A she-wolf discovered the infants and nursed them in place of her own pups: the twins were later raised by a shepherd. When they reached adulthood, the twins decided to build a city near the spot where the wolf had rescued them, in the year 753 BCE. (Stokstad, 169) Welcome to Etruscan and Roman Art.

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Students are to read pages 169 - 231 "Etruscan and Roman Art" 
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Students will make an intial post to two Discussion Questions for each week. Students will also post a minimum of two responses to Discussion Questions. The use of Discussion Questions allows for students to exchange ideas and knowledge to certain subjects. It is also important that students read each of the entries, even if it doesn't pertain to the questions that they addressed. The reasoning for this is that the exchange of information allows for further learner and a better understanding of the material. You are to go to the "Discussion" section to find the Discussion Questions for this week.

Each week students will be required to perform one of the Performance Objectives that has not been answered by another student. The purpose of the Performance Objective is to take the information you have learned to another level through researching the material through online sources and posting the additional information in your answer. This means that you will become the expert on this subject so when questions are raised by your peers you will need to answer them to the best of your ability. Students will also be required to post a response to two of your peers Performance Objectives giving you a chance to ask questions and comment on the material so that you can learn more about the subject. Students are to go to the "Discussion" section to find where you can post your response to the Performance Objectives. PO 6.1 : Elements of Architecture. In a 1 to 2 page response explain the importance of the arch, vault and dome when it comes to Roman Architecture. PO 6.2 : Roman architectural orders. In a 1 to 2 page response give an explanation into the differences between the Roman orders and those from Greece. PO 6.3 : Color anyone? In a 1 to 2 page response why were Roman sculptures colorized? What methods were used to create the material used for painting? PO 6.4 : Art and its context. In a 1 to 2 page response on how were Roman women thought of. What was their importance in Roman life. PO 6.5 : One of the most remarkable ancient buildings surviving in Rome is the Pantheon. In a 1 to 2 page response tell what architectural wonders were used to create the Pantheon. PO 6.6 : Roman mosaics. In a 1 to 2 page response tell what the technique was to create a Roman mosaic and then tell your opinion on the work "The Unswept Floor." PO 6.7 : Roman leader Constantine the Great was known for splitting Rome and making Christianity the official religion of the empire. In a 1 to 2 page response why was this important? What happened after the death of Constantine? What has happened with Christianity? Reflections Reflecting on what you have learned is a very important step in the learning process. The student is to write a 1 to 2 page paper telling about their learning experience and the material that was covered that week. This is an excellent time for the student to ask questions about areas they had difficulty understanding, that wasn't answered in their discussion questions. You can post your reflections in the Discussion section look for "Reflections" to post you thoughts to.
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Museum Web Link
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 12pt;">After reading the material for the week students are to do a web search to find additional information on a subject that was covered in the reading. Example would be the Mona Lisa by Leonarda da Vinci. The student could take a tour of the Louve and tell about the experience of this virtual tour of the museum and seeing the Mona Lisa on display. The student will be required to share this information by posting their thoughts about the tour and also post the web link for others to have an opportunity to take the tour. Invariably, students will post the same link from time to time, but your interpretations should be different as each of your opinions will reflect the likes and dislikes of the individual. Students are to post your museum web link with your opinion by going to the Discussion sectoin and look for "Musem Web Link" to post your link and response.