Overview
Here is the prompt: Throughout the course, we have studied artworks created in response to cataclysmic historical events, such as wars or revolutions. Discuss the effect of historical events, as seen in the European art from the Renaissance to the Realist Movement. Choose 2 works of art - one from the Week 2 through Week 10 modules (Renaissance to Baroque) and another from Week 11 through Week 14 modules (Neoclassicism to Realism). Compare and Contrast the chosen pieces within the discussion of the role of major historical events on artistic movements and styles.
Notes: This assignment asks you to write a compare and contrast essay.
Even with a specific prompt you are working with, the essay should ultimately answer the question, "How are the two chosen objects similar?" and "How are the objects different?" The key to a good compare and contrast essay is to organize the paragraphs by theme where both works of art are discussed all the way through. What are the themes? That will depend on the specific prompt you choose. You can organize your paragraphs around formal qualities (style, material, size, use of line, texture, shape, etc.). At least one of the paragraphs should include a discussion of the objects' functions. What was each object used for? Who used it? Where was it originally located? Who was supposed to see or not see the works? What is the intended message of each work?
The essay should be 3 pages in length, 12 point font, Times New Roman, 1 inch margins, double-spaced, with Chicago Style footnotes and bibliography. Highlight the thesis statement. NO AI IS PERMITTED AT ALL.
**Remember, the most important thing is to discuss the works together. For example, if you make a point that the materials are different - you need to explain why that is important and talk about both works together. Or if the subject matter is the same - why is it the same? what is being portrayed in each work? If you just write about one work for a couple paragraphs and then the other, that will result in a low grade.
I’ve attached the artworks and rubric, and it’s very important that nothing sounds or shows up AI.