Journey through the fascinating world of medieval art with Art of the Middle Ages from ARTistic Pursuits, designed to spark creativity! From the early Migration Period to the magnificent Gothic architecture of France, children explore the artistic traditions, beliefs, stories, and craftsmanship that shaped the Middle Ages. 

Through 18 engaging lessons and creative projects, your child will discover how medieval artists expressed ideas, preserved stories, and brought beauty to everyday life. Children explore Byzantine mosaics, Romanesque altarpieces, Gothic panels, Norman textiles, Eastern Mediterranean icons, and the exquisite illumination of medieval manuscripts. 

Each art history lesson begins with an engaging interactive read-aloud that sparks curiosity and builds comprehension. Children then explore a Master Artwork through guided questions that encourage them to look closely, share their observations, and discover new ideas. They immediately put their learning into practice through a hands-on art project, using materials and techniques introduced in the video lessons, to create original artwork that expresses their own ideas. Children will create a book, construct mosaics and Gothic rose windows from cut paper, and stitch and weave to explore the intricate world of medieval textiles and tapestries. 

Video lessons, designed to hold their attention, focus on the techniques of each craft. These lessons offer a wonderful opportunity to learn through making, experimenting, and responding to great works of art. 

Take a look inside and begin your artistic journey through the Middle Ages! 

What's Included:

• 6 Video Lessons Demonstrating Art Techniques, Materials, and Tools
• 12 Art History Lessons exploring the art and artists of the Middle Ages