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REQUIREMENTS

  • Write a 3 page research paper including two of the artwork/artist pairs below, ONLY.
  • Use at least 1 bullet point from each of the 3 Methods of Analysis (see below). Again, not three bullets from the same method.
  • Your interpretation of the Methods of Analysis MUST be based on the descriptions in Chapter 4, and I will be using those definitions/descriptions when grading your work.
  • MLA format- http://www.easybib.com/guides/citation-guides/mla-…
  • 1000 words or 4 pages max, not including works cited page
  • You must use a minimum of 2 sources, not including your textbook.
  • This assignment must be uploaded via Canvas’ assignment repository. Your essay will be verified through Turnitin’s originality checker.
  • All papers must include a “works cited” page for all sources. Plagiarized work will result in an automatic 0% on the research paper.

Again, plagiarized work will result in an automatic 0% on the research paper.

Excellent Optional Resources:

  • Khan Academy
  • Smart History

ARTISTS AND ARTWORKS
Sandro Boticelli’s, Birth of Venus
Artemesia Gentileschi, Judith and Holofernes
Pablo Picasso, Les Demoiselles de Avignon
Jean-Honore Fragonard, The Swing
Gianlorenzo Bernini, Cornero Chapel with the Esctacy of St.Teresa
Eduard Manet, Olympia *For more analysis look into Titian’s Venus of Urbino
Jan van Eyke, The Wedding Portrait
Isenheim Alterpice, Matthias Gruenwald
Jose-Clemente Orozco, An Epic of American Civilization

METHODS OF ANALYSIS

1. Content Analysis

  • Subject Matter
  • Iconography

2. Historical Context

  • Context for the creation of artwork
  • Physical surroundings
  • Method of encounter

3. Writings About Art

  • Modern Criticisms
  • Ideological Criticisms
  • Psychoanalytic Criticisms
  • Structuralism
  • Post structuralism
  • Deconstruction
  • Feminist Criticism
Book: MindTap for Exploring Art A GlobalThematic Approach Lazarri Schlesier 5th edition enhanced edition
Answer preview

This represented the pros impacts that were imparted by the traditional Aztec reign. In addition, the third panel was marked with the departure of Quetzalcoatl which was symbolic in marking the end of the Aztec civilization which came slightly before the arrival of the Spanish Hernandez Cortez. On the west, in the small pane lied the prophecy which was in line with the former Aztec traditions that speculated on the return of the Quetzalcoatl. This was representing a speculative anticipation of the results of Aztecs failure to acknowledge and recognize the threats bestowed to them on the arrival of Cortez. Alongside this panel was the Christ with an ax which represented the coming of Christianity with armor and horses. On the northern wall of the eastern half was the symbol of Cortez and the Cross Miles, et al. (15). This was an ancient image of Hernandez Cortez reminded of Cortez arrival and his great fighting with the burning of his ship and dead bodies captured in the background depicted the scene of relentless conquest. There were the sinister-looking machines. This contained none of the human aspects. It depicted the coming of technology but the fact that it won’t save humans.

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