Contextualization

Classicism and Baroque are two very important movements for culture and art. Especially in literature, these periods have deeply marked, helping to shape what we know today as literature. Our project will explore these two literary movements, their characteristics, most prominent authors, and most important works.

Classicism

Classicism is an artistic, literary, and scientific movement that emerged during the Renaissance, in the 15th century, as a reaction to Medievalism. Its main objective was to reclaim the standards of classical antiquity, especially the Greeks and Romans, valuing rationality, balance, and harmony of forms. Great names of this period include William Shakespeare in English literature, Luís de Camões in Portuguese literature, and Leonardo da Vinci in art.

Baroque

On the other hand, Baroque, emerged at the end of the 16th century, is marked by exaggeration, the conflict between faith and reason, and the play of contrasts, with a strong emotional appeal. In literature, Baroque poetry is marked by the use of figures of speech, paradoxes, and antitheses. Great authors of this movement are Gregório de Matos Guerra in Brazilian literature and Luís de Gôngora y Argote in Spanish literature.

Both movements had a profound impact on the culture of their time and continue to influence art and literature to this day. Understanding these movements is essential for any student of literature or art. In this project, you will have the opportunity to explore these movements in a fun and exciting way, through practical and collaborative activities.

Practical Activity

Activity Title: "From Rationality to Exaggeration: An Immersion in Classicism and Baroque."

Project Objective

The objective of this project is for students, working in groups of 3 to 5, to deepen their understanding of the literary movements Classicism and Baroque and their characteristics, through research, analysis, and discussion with their peers. They must apply their knowledge to perform a small literary theater that represents both movements.

Detailed Project Description

Students, divided into groups, should conduct research to deepen their knowledge about the literary movements of Classicism and Baroque. After the theoretical research, each group must select two literary works, one representative of each movement, which will be used to create a literary theater. This theater, in addition to reciting parts of the chosen works, must have an explanatory narration about the represented literary movements.

Necessary Materials

1. Computer with internet access for research.
2. Books and/or articles about Classicism and Baroque.
3. Paper and pen for notes.
4. Clothes and/or objects that can be used as costumes and scenery for the theater.

Detailed Step-by-Step for Activity Execution

1. Divide into groups of 3 to 5 students.
2. Conduct theoretical research on the Classicism and Baroque movements, using available resources on the internet and in books. Focus on the characteristics, authors, and works of each movement. Take note of key points.
3. Choose a literary work representative of each movement. The works should be short enough to be performed in a theater of approximately 15 minutes.
4. Divide the tasks of research, script writing for the theater, organization of the scenery, and rehearsal among the group members.
5. Rehearse the theater, ensuring that all group members understand their parts and are comfortable with their lines.
6. Present the theater to the class.

Project Deliverables

After the theater presentation, students must write a report on the project. This report should be written according to the following guidelines:

1. Introduction: The student must contextualize Classicism and Baroque, their relevance and real-world application, as well as the objective of this project.

2. Development: In this section, students must describe the theory behind Classicism and Baroque, the process of selecting the literary works, the preparation of the theater, and the results obtained from its presentation. They must also discuss the challenges faced and how they were overcome.

3. Conclusion: Students must explain the learnings obtained and the conclusions drawn from the project. They should also reflect on the influence of Classicism and Baroque on literature and culture in general.

4. Bibliography: Students must cite the sources used during the research and preparation of the project.

Remember: The report must be written clearly and must demonstrate the students' understanding and reflection on the topics covered.