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34-1 (90) Release Date: Aug 18-24 Especially and for their families e I By BETTY DEBNAM from The Mini Page by Betty Debnam C 1990 Universal Press Synd icate ou'II Know the Names Four Great Artists Ilb .....·\\1"-A'1 1 hese names are well known to many of our readers: WE COULDN'T FIND A LIKENESS OF DONATELLO. 11tQ:~~ • Leonardo • Michelangelo • Raphael The creators of the four Teenage , tant Ninja Turtles decided that apanese names would be corny. settled on names picked from art history book. We thought you would like to know something about the artists after whom these turtles were named. Michelangelo These artists were alike in many ways. • They were Italian. • They worked in a city called Florence at one time in their careers. • They lived in a period of time about 500 years ago called the Renaissance (REHN-uhsahns). • They enjoyed great fame while they were living. • As was the custom in those days, they all began working as Raphael apprentices (a-PREN-tuh-sees) at a very young age (12 or a little older). They served as assistants to older artists. All had patrons, or people who bought their works and helped support them. The artists did not just go out and paint a picture or create a sculpture and hope to sell it. Their patrons put in an order or commissioned the artists to do a certain piece of art. 1400 DonateIIo Donatello carved this marble statue of St. George. Museo Nazionale, Florence (SCALA / Art Resources) Donatello (DAHN-uh-TELL-o) was the only artist who did not know the others. He died before the others were born. He was one of the greatest sculptors of all time. While he was very good at making statues in marble, he was best at casting them in bronze. He lived from 1386-1466. I 1500 1600 1700 1800 I I 1900 I NOW THEN EACH ONE OF THESE BLOCKS STANDS FOR 100 YEARS. THESE ARTISTS LIVED AND WORKED ALONG,LONG TIME AGO. The Mini Page thanks the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., for help with this issue. Please include all of the appropriate registered trademark symbols and copyright lines in any publication of The Mini Page®. 34-2 (90) Release Date: Aug. 18-24 THE ITALY OF The Renaissance from The Mini Page by Betty Oebnam e 1990 Un iversal Press Syn dicate TODAY 1300 1400 1500 1600 It started 1700 1800 It ended 1900 Now Above is a timeline that helps to give you an idea of when the Renaissance occurred. Each block above stands for 100 years. =~=m he Renaissance was a period in history that began in Italy in the 1300s. It later spread to several nearby countries. It ended in the 1600s. The word "Renaissance" means "being born again." What was "born again" was an interest in the writing and art of ancient Greece and Rome. A bust of Lorenzo de Medici (de MED-uh-chee). He was one of the greatest art supporters ever. He lived in the 1400s. Lorenzo de Medici (1449-92) by Verrocchio, National Gallery of Art At that time, Italy was not one country like it is today. It was divided into areas called citystates. Each city-state had its own ruler or ruling families. • letter A "Madonna and Child on a Curved Throne," National Gallery of Art "The Niccolini-Cowper Madonna," (1508) by Raphael, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. ~~~sm~J;~M';'~" ;;.'~"ru~;;: ~~ • • Mini Spy and her friends are listening to some Renaissance lute music. See if you can find: • quarter moon This Madonna and child was painted during the Middle Ages, before the Renaissance. Notice that the figures are not lifelike. This Madonna and child was painted during the Renaissance by Raphael. Notice how lifelike the figures are. The new ideas inspired explorers such as Columbus to sail off to new lands. Columbus discovered America in 1492. from The Mi ni Page by Betty Oebum II:) 1990 Uni versaJ Press Syndicate Mini Spy When trade between some of these states began to grow, some of the people became very rich. Then they could afford to pay scientists, architects, scholars and artists to create works of art and to come up with exciting new ideas. • letter L • puppy's face • word MINI • butter dish • thimble • two letter R's • bucket • letter Y • fish • number 7 • letter J ~ \\0 rns.®lID@Jfi~~@JlID(CX~ FIND Words about Renaissance art are hidden in the block below. See if you can find: RENAISSANCE, OONATELLO, MICHELANGELO, RAPHAEL, LEONARDO, ARTISTS, SCULPTORS, ARCHITECTS, ROME, FLORENCE, PAINTERS, BUILDINGS, COLUMBUS, IDEAS, ART. DBAMICHELANGELO OPAINTERSCMRIRA NHCOLUMBUSOODAR AARCHITECTSMEPT T B U I L DIN G 5 I E A H I E J P FLO R E N C E USA 5 L S C U L P TOR 5 R Q X E T LLEONARDOARTRLS ORE N A ISS A N C E L S Y Please include all of the appropriate registered trademark symbols and copyright lines in any publication of The Mini Page®. 34-3 (90) Release Date: Aug. 18-24 The Mini Page Map of the World is a colorful 34-by-22-inch map. Each nation's capital is identified. To order, send $3.95 plus 75 cents postage and handling per copy, payable to Andrews and McMeel. Mail orders to: Andrews and McMeel, P.O. Box 419150, Kansas City, Mo. 64141. Help Alpha Mouse find his paintbrush. from The Mini Page by Setty Debnam © 1990 Universal Press Syndicate • " Go dot to dot and color. Do you know this • 1'2. famous painting? from The Mini Page by Setty Debnam © 1990 Universal Press Syndicate Meet Jason Donovan One of the biggest stars in England and Australia is Jason Donovan. The Mini Page recently spoke with the singer and actor. Jason, 22, is from Australia. His father is an actor and his mother worked in television. Jason said, . "I got my interest in show business from them." Jason be~an acting at 11 when "I jumped on my father s back and said 'Let me do an audition.'" He got a part in a TV show and soon acted in "Neighoours," a popular show in Australia ancfEngland. He quit acting, fie said, "to just do music." 'I THE MINI PAGE Map of the U.S.A. is perfect for hanging in a child's bedroom or in the classroom. • This beautiful full-color map is 23 inches x 35 inches. • State capitals are labeled for easy reference. • State flowers and state birds are pictured for each state in the map's border. Send only checks or money orders payable to Andrews and McMeel. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Mail to Mini Page Map of the U.S.A., P.O. Box 419150, Kansas City, Mo. 64141. (Bulk discount information will be provided upon request.) Name __________________ Address _________________ City ___________________ State _________ Zip _____ @re~~~JRfilDwD JJ@Ih@~ ~ .. Qa z WHY ARE MOST DOGS POOR DANCERS? THEY HAVE TWO LEFT FEET! (Sent in by LaDonna Wood) Q: What did the kangaroo say when her baby was missing? A: Help! Someone picked my pocket! Please send: _ _ copies of THE MINI PAGE Map of the U.S.A. @ $3.00 + .75 for postage and handling. Total amount enclosed _ ___ Q: What do you call two pigs fighting? A: Ham-to-ham combat! from The Mini Page by Setty Debnam © 1990 Universal Press Syndicate Please include all of the appropriate registered trademark symbols and copyright lines in any publication of The Mini Page®. 34-4(90) Release Date: Aug. 18-24 Leonardo da Vinci (dah VIHN-chee) was a great genius. He was a writer, inventor, engineer, scientist and painter. He lived from 14521519. Leonardo designed this flapping-wing aircraft that was to be powered by the human body. Leonardo HOLD THIS UP TO A MIRROR TO FIND OUT A FUN LEONARDO FACT! a98sq OOO,~ nsrlf 9'1oM a8niws'1b bns a9fon airl lo bS9'1 oT .bnuo'1s IIHa 9'1S bIorl faum 9Iq09q ,m9rlf S aA .'1o'1'1im S of qu m9rlf 9rlf lo lIs 9fo'1w 9rl ,9bo:l !b'1swx:lsd ab'1ow from The Mini Page by Belly Debnam © 1990 Universal Press Syndicale This early painting by Leonardo shows a young woman whose pale face is formed by using light and shadows. "Ginevra de' Bend" (c. 1474) by Leonardo de Vinci, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Leonardo da Vinci left behind few paintings, but the "Mona Lisa" is one of the most famous in the world. Michelangelo Michelangelo (Mykuhl-ANjuh-lo) was perhaps the greatest sculptor who's ever lived. He was also a painter, a poet, and an architect of churches, palaces and fortresses. He lived from 1475-1564. It took When he was only about 20 years old, Michelangelo carved the Pieta. This shows the Virgin Mary holding Jesus. Michelangelo about four years to finish the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome. He painted it lying flat on his back, more than 60 feet above the floor, only inches away from the ceiling. from The Mini Page by Betty Debnam © 1990 Universal Press Syndicale Raphael This Raphael painting shows a knight in combat with a dragon. "Saint George and the Dragon," (c. 1506) by Raphael, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Raphael was a very sensitive artist. Many think he was one of the most gifted painters who's ever lived. He did many paintings of the Madonna and child (Mary and the baby Jesus). He also did many frescoes, or wall paintings. Born in 1483, he died at the age of 37 in 1520. from The Mini Page by Belly Debnam © 1990 Universal Press Syndicale Raphael was also an architect. Both he and Michelangelo helped in the designing of 5t. Peter's in Rome. It is the largest Christian church in the world. Please include all of the appropriate registered trademark symbols and copyright lines in any publication of The Mini Page®. 34-5 (90) Release Date: Aug. 18-24 Do you know who Leonardo really was? Read all about him ... in I -ht"4'iAi* 1ft .-.,---by Betty Debnam Appearing in your newspaper on _ _ __ (Note to Editor: Above is camera-ready, one columnby-4 1/ 4-inch ad promoting Issue 34.) E,peci.l y 10J(1' ; ' kid'§ ~TL~ ~ ne .nd .. ~,_~~~ ...... from The Mini Page by 8eHy Debnam 1!:l 1990 Univerul Press Syndicate T~c\1.er's (;ulde ~GllS Goodsport's Beport For use by teachers and parents at home and at school. For use with issue: Four Great Artists Supersport: Darrell Waltrip Main idea: This issue is about Renaissance art. The following is a list of activities to be used with this issue. They are listed in order of difficulty, with the easier pre-reader assignments listed first. Ask the children to do the following: 1. Compare the art you see in this issue. How are they alike and different? What different styles do you see? Which do you like the best? 2. Pretend you are commissioning a painting from a Renaissance artist. Look at photos in your paper to find a picture you would like to have as a painting or sculpture. 3. If possible, visit a museum and look at the different types of artwork. 4. What do you think of Renaissance art? How is it different from the art you see today? What would it have been like to live during the Renaissance? Do you like visiting museums? Why is it important to study and understand art? Would you like to be a professional artist when you grow up? 5. Find Italy, Rome and Florence on a world map. How does Italy compare in size to the United States? 6. Circle all the years. Which is the oldest? Which is the most recent? What is the difference between the two? How long ago was the Renaissance? 7. Do more research on an artist whose work you especially like. Birthdate: 2-5-47 Birthplace: Owensboro, Ky. Darrell Waltrip was the top NASCAR driver of the 1980s. He won 57 races and more than $8 million in pnzemoney. He has won 79 races and almost $10 million in his 18-year career, the most of any motors port driver. Last year he had six wins, including the Daytona 500. Fans also voted him the Most Popular Driver. Darrell, his wife and daughter live in Franklin, Tenn. (Note to Editor: Above is the Teacher's Guide for Issue 34.) Height: 6-1 Weight: 190 (Note to Editor: Above is copy block for Page 3, Issue 34, to be used in place of ad if desired.) Please include all of the appropriate registered trademark symbols and copyright lines in any publication of The Mini Page®.