Main aims
underlying themes
Main notions about Renaissance
• Historical and artistic context
Identify the king's symbols (for primary school) : 1 – emblems and monograms
• Which symbol for which personality?
Learn about Renaissance architecture:2 – castles
• Differences between a medieval and a Renaissance castle
Recognize the Renaissance architecture (for middle school) :3 – the antique inspiration
• The antique elements used in the Renaissance architecture
Cultural elements in the Renaissance architecture: 4 – decoration and conveniences
• Interior layout • Fittings
Understand the spirit of the Renaissance : 5 – humanism
Cross-disciplinary theme
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