Overview
PROMPT 1. Relationship of humans to gods –
- How have ideas about humans and gods changed from Antiquity to the Middle Ages and how is that reflected in the art?
- Pick 2 objects, one from Antiquity (Prehistoric through Imperial Rome Modules) and one from the Middle Ages (Early Christian & Byzantine Art through Gothic Art Modules), and compare and contrast the 2 artworks through the discussion of the change in the relationship between humans and the divine.
PROMPT 2. Architecture and its Monumentality –
- How has architecture developed in the art of our course? How has the form of the architecture influenced the function of the buildings and vice versa? You might consider the different places of worship and how the architecture is informed by and is influenced by the priorities of each culture. How has height and size been used by these cultures for different ends? Discuss the symbolic use of light within architecture.
- Pick 2 objects, one from Antiquity (Prehistoric through Imperial Rome Modules) and one from the Middle Ages (Early Christian & Byzantine Art through Gothic Art Modules), and compare and contrast the 2 artworks through the discussion of the changing forms and function of architecture.
PROMPT 3. Natural Versus Stylized / The Human Body in Art –
- We have seen humans depicted as stick figures and fully natural replicas of real-life. How has the depiction of the human form been used to emphasize meaning? Is there an ideological meaning governing the shifts between the Natural and the Stylized?
- Pick 2 objects, one from Antiquity (Prehistoric through Imperial Rome Modules) and one from the Middle Ages (Early Christian & Byzantine Art through Gothic Art Modules), and compare and contrast the 2 artworks through the discussion of the different ways that naturalism and/or stylization have meant different things to different peoples and in different time periods.
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 have an introduction, at least 3 body paragraphs, and conclusion. It should be written in 12 point font, Times New Roman, 1 inch margins, double-spaced, with Chicago Style footnotes and bibliography.
**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.
[Image unavailable: Check Sign.jpg]Tips for success:
- Always read the instructions carefully.
- The purpose of this essay is to demonstrate what you have learned in the course and how well you can synthesize that knowledge into a cohesive response.
- Be sure to follow the instructions about which modules your artworks must be drawn from. IMPORTANT: choose artworks that are genuinely comparable. They should share enough in common for their differences to be meaningful.
- It might be helpful to study this sample of a Compare-Contrast essay Download this sample of a Compare-Contrast essaycarefully. Although it does not directly apply to this course, it provides an example of the quality of writing expected. It also offers a detailed explanation of each element of the essay and the level of specificity required.
- I strongly recommend aiming for body paragraphs of at least 14 sentences each, following this template with transition words Download this template with transition words. You may also download and use this check-list Download download and use this check-listto make sure your essay is fully developed.
- Essays with Turnitin Similarity of higher than 10% will receive a lower grade.
- Essays with Turnitin Similarity index of 50% and higher will receive a grade of zero
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