Sonia Beretta, Federica Protti

Italian Art in Images: A Virtual Journey Through Masterpieces
An Online Project Exploring the Great Masters of Italian Painting.
This project offers students a visual journey through Italy’s artistic heritage, featuring iconic paintings by renowned artists from different eras.

Featured Artists and Their Masterpieces:
Giotto (1337) – The Gift of the Cloak
Sandro Botticelli (1445) – Primavera
Leonardo da Vinci (1452) – The Last Supper
Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475) – Sistine Chapel
Raffaello Sanzio (1483) – The School of Athens
Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1526) – The Librarian
Caravaggio (1571) – The Basket of Fruit
Artemisia Gentileschi (1593) – Self-Portrait
Umberto Boccioni (1882) – The Street
Gino Severini (1883) – Souvenirs de Voyage
Amedeo Modigliani (1884) – Portrait of Jeanne Hébuterne
Giorgio de Chirico (1888) – The Red Tower
Antonio Ligabue (1899) – Self-Portrait
Renato Guttuso (1911) – Rooftops of Rome

An Interactive Approach to Art
Before diving into the historical and artistic significance of each painting, students will:

• Familiarize themselves with the artwork through puzzles of varying difficulty
• Analyze details within each painting by reconstructing it piece by piece
• Develop a deeper understanding of artistic composition and symbolism

Expanding Knowledge Through Learning Activities

• Read about the artist and the artwork after completing the puzzle
• Engage with comprehension worksheets designed to enhance artistic and linguistic understanding

A Flexible Learning Experience

• Adaptable to students of different language proficiency levels
• Offers multiple ways to explore and interpret the artwork

A Creative and Engaging Way to Discover Italian Art!