The Renaissance was a bridge from the medieval world to the modern world, and its legacy can be seen all around us. Ready to get up from your seat? It's time for you to find examples of the influence of this period! For your assessment, create a digital scrapbook that includes examples of the legacy of the Renaissance in your school and community. For example, you might look at the buildings around you and find Renaissance architectural elements such as domes and columns. Is there a theater group in town producing a play written by Shakespeare? Perhaps you will find a copy of the book The Prince, a Shakespeare in Love DVD, a flyer for a poetry reading, or an ad for continuing education classes at a local college.

Hint: Make sure your examples demonstrate that you can spot the Renaissance’s influence on our culture today. A painting that uses a Renaissance technique created by a modern-day artist is a great example of the legacy. On the other hand, a picture of a Renaissance painting in an art textbook does not demonstrate the influence of Renaissance artists today.

In your digital scrapbook, include the following:

Five images (digital photos or drawings) of the Renaissance legacy around you including
one architectural element
one example from art
one example from literature
one invention
one additional image or drawing of your choice
A caption for each image which explains how it shows the legacy of the Renaissance, including how it reflects humanism, if applicable.

Ex. The state capitol building in my hometown has Corinthian columns. These columns are considered a classical influence because they show the influence of Rome and Greece. In addition, the building is symmetrical which reflects the orderliness of nature.

Your digital scrapbook can be submitted as a slideshow or a poster. Be sure any drawings are your original work. If you are including images, you may take photos of things in your community. If you are unable to travel locally, consider using the internet to find images of places or events close to your home to include in your scrapbook or on your poster.