Overview
First watch these videos and read these texts:
- Gold Ground Painting TechniqueLinks to an external site. (Video, Smarthistory)
- Simone Martini, The AnnunciationLinks to an external site., 1333 (Video, Smarthistory)
- Fra Angelico, The Annunciation (Video, Smarthistory)
Use the comparison images and compose a short essay comparing Martini's and Angelico's Annunciation scenes, based upon these four questions:
- What does the subject of The Annunciation depict?
- How are space and environment depicted differently?
- In what way does Fra Angelico incorporate a reference to classicism in his piece?
- Which depiction of The Annunication do you prefer, and why?
View Rubric
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| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| Short essay answers each of the questions listed in the assignment view longer description | 15 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks | / 15 pts |
Answer is made in complete sentences with reasonable spelling and grammar. view longer description | 5 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks | / 5 pts |