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Activity Guidelines: Inspiring Students with Atlas Mnemosyne by

Aby Warburg

Objective:

The objective of this activity is for students to demonstrate their understanding of


the Renaissance, Reformation, Age of Exploration, and Scientific Revolution in
Europe through a project inspired by the innovative visual concept of Atlas
Mnemosyne by Aby Warburg.

Materials Needed:

 Access to images and resources related to the Renaissance, Reformation,


Age of Exploration, and Scientific Revolution.
 Art supplies (if creating physical projects).
 Computers with software for digital creation (if creating digital projects).
 Rubric (see below).

Activity Steps:

1. Introduction to Atlas Mnemosyne:


o Provide an overview of Aby Warburg’s Atlas Mnemosyne, highlighting
its unique approach to visual representation and the connection of
images across different cultures and time periods.
o Discuss the key themes and periods covered in Atlas Mnemosyne
that are relevant to the project: Renaissance, Reformation, Age of
Exploration, and Scientific Revolution.
2. Research and Concept Development:
o Students conduct research on the key periods (Renaissance,
Reformation, Age of Exploration, and Scientific Revolution), focusing
on significant events, figures, and cultural transformations.
o Encourage students to draw connections between these periods and
identify overarching themes, ideas, and changes that occurred.
3. Project Creation:
o Students create a visual representation inspired by Atlas Mnemosyne
that connects images or ideas from the Renaissance, Reformation,
Age of Exploration, and Scientific Revolution.
o Projects can include:
 Physical Collage or Poster: Using images, symbols, and text
to create a visual narrative.
 Digital Presentation: Creating a digital slideshow, video, or
website.
 Artistic Interpretation: Creating artwork (painting, sculpture,
etc.) that reflects the themes and ideas of the periods.
 Interactive Map: Creating an interactive map or timeline that
connects events and ideas from these periods.
4. Presentation and Reflection:
o Each student presents their project to the class, explaining how their
visual representation connects the themes and ideas of the
Renaissance, Reformation, Age of Exploration, and Scientific
Revolution.
o Students reflect on their understanding of the periods and the
connections they made between historical events and ideas.
5. Discussion and Feedback:
o Facilitate a class discussion on the various projects, exploring how
different students interpreted and connected the historical periods.
o Provide constructive feedback based on the rubric criteria.

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