They may need to be encouraged to identify what happened first, second third etc. Once timelines are completed, ask individuals to share their ideas and create a class timeline filling in missing events as needed. At this time the instructor can clarify architectural styles and terms and can show slides or other images of vaulting, buttresses, glass blowing etc. The novice art teacher may have moderate difficulty completing this unit without prior exposure to art history or architectural terms. However, after studying the resources and links provided here these concepts are easily transferred.
Students examine the following examples of stained glass carefully.
They should pay close attention to sizes, shapes, how pieces are held together etc. The instructor should compile a class list of design principles. Click here for images . Click here for a complete list of Design Principles. Students then complete the following steps.