Art History: Gothic Architecture Lesson & Rose Window Project, High School Art

Art history is an incredibly important part of any art class. Create a well-balanced visual art class in elementary, middle, or high school art by setting aside time every week to teach your students about art history. This lesson focuses on Gothic architecture.

Put a fun spin on art history by presenting it as a way for them to travel around the world and learn about other cultures. They can earn stamps for their journals, similar to an actual passport, by learning about the artwork in different time periods and places.

This art history lesson focuses on Gothic architecture. As a class, examples of Gothic architecture are introduced and discussed before students work individually on researching a specific building and answering questions individually. In addition, a design your own rose window assignment is included as a way to incorporate creativity and artmaking.

All in all this resource includes:

➣Lesson plan (including big idea, essential questions, objectives, national art standards, supplies, and step by step instructions on implementing the assignment)

➣Presentation

➣Gothic architecture art travel journal packet, with rose window activity included

➣Project checklist

This art history lesson can be completed in class or for the students to review at home. Step by step instructions are included that can be followed by the teacher or a student in an independent learning situation.

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