Art History Alert:  Earn a Grade by Making Connections

The goal of the game is to be aware of - and then to share - examples of art history that are a part of your world. A former student inspired this game by sharing (on the Facebook group page) his astute observation that the logo for the Children's Hospital Foundation seems to have been inspired directly by the swaddled baby medallions made by Andrea della Robbia for Brunelleschi's Ospedale degli Innocenti in Florence. The modern logo makes much more sense when you know the historical context from which it came. 

In another example, I was driving home and passed a building that I have passed a million times before. The difference is, this time, while waiting at the red light, I noticed that the façade was made of rusticated blocks, much like the lower level facade of the Palazzo Medici Riccardi in Florence. To play the game (aka "earn my grade"), I would need to post a picture of this building, as well as other supporting images and a statement of the specific reference(s) to art history. 

Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence, Italy

SO...

• Pay attention to art history references and connections in: movies, books, current events, the content of other classes, your travels about town and elsewhere, game shows like Jeopardy, etc.
• Start each post with "ART HISTORY ALERT!!!"
• Follow specific directions as posted in the HOMEWORK section of the class agenda and/or on the Facebook group

Online Games: Play to Practice Your Art History Skills

Odd One Out - Select the one work of art that does not belong in the group of four

Artist Name Match - Match artist's first and last names

Name the Historical Figure By Their Portrait - Test  your knowledge of history by identifying important historical figures in these portraits

Are You a True Art Expert? - Try to name the painting after viewing only a small section of it....this is a great way to test your recognition of the distinctive styles of various artists