Mythology in the Arts Project

Classical Mythology and Latin II

Due Date:  Monday, October 23, 2006

Late Deduction:  5 points per school day

Weight:  1.0

  Assignment: Locate a reproduction of art work, a copy of literature or a piece of music you want to use as the basis of your project.  Read, listen to, or study that work of art, music, or literature.  It is optional to use the “Guide to Post-Classical Works of Art, Literature, and Music Based on the Myths of the Greeks and Romans” supplied by Mrs. Hickman, or you may use internet or text resources to find the art, music, or literary selection.   Some websites that may be helpful are located on the "Web Site Acknowledgements" branch.  There are also several textbooks in the class library with paintings based on classical mythology.

   Research the myth upon which the music, art, or literature you have chosen is based.   Tell the class the story involved and how you believe that myth was interpreted by the artist, musician, or writer.  You may also tell us about the artist, musiciian or writer, but it is not required that you do so.

   The analysis of the work of art is your personal interpretation.   It is not information you will find in a book.  

   The retelling of the myth is based upon your research on the details of the myth.  Do not simply recount information you already learned in class.   Teach us new information about the myth.

Products:

  1.  Use the program,"Open Mind" and follow the template given.  Each branch has a required segment with explanation.  The following are the required topics covered in individual branches:

   The Myth or Mythological Character

   Oral Presentation

   Site Acknowledgement

   Visual of the work of art, Music, or Literary Work

   Analyis:  How is the myth interpreted in your work of art, music, or literature

Go to the Q-Drive, Ed Tech Grant, Mythology in the Arts Project

2.  4-10 minute oral presentation giving new or in depth information about the myth in which you incorporate an analysis of the work of art.   Tell the class how you believe the artist, musician, or writer interpreted that myth through his/her art.   If you think it is relevant to include information on the author, musician, or artist, you may do so but it is not required. 

Criteria for Assessment (see attached rubric for specifics):

·                Effective Technical Open Mind Presentation

·            Effective Delivery

·            In-depth knowledge of mythology evident

•           Effective analysis relating the myth to the work of art, literature,                or music