The Olympics Laurel Wreath

What Is The Olympics Laurel Wreath?

Do some research on the laurel wreath used at the Olympics. 

NOW, ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

          1º) - What does the crown of bay leaves represent?

          2ª) - What other characters were given the crown of bay leaves, in addition to  athletes?

          3ª) - What geographical area does the laurel tree come from?

          4ª)- What divinity was the crown of bay leaves dedicated to?

          5ª)- Look at the sculpture of Apollo and Dafne (author Bernini). What can you see?.

              Explain briefly what Mythology says about that sculpture. WATCH THIS VIDEO! 

          6ª) - The Roman emperor Julius Caesar was awarded the crown of laurel leaves as a symbol of power, but  what other purpose did he use it personally for?

          7ª)-  Which Olympic Games were the winners awarded the crown of bay leaves for   the last time?

          Now, design your laurel leaf crown. You can use any material.

           Look at this video for helping you (pincha aqui)

DON´T FORGET TO SEND A PICTURE OF YOUR OLYMPICS LAUREL WREATH TO YOUR ART TEACHER. 

THEN, KEEP THE CROWN, YOU WILL NEED IT!

YOUR CROWNS!