Monday, March 7: Assignment #69
1. Explain the argument between Rousseau and Voltaire concerning the Enlightenment and the nature of man.
2. How did the Enlightenment’s view of society influence the subject matter of art?
3. Describe the ways in which 19th century art was an escape from the turmoil of industrialization.
4. Why did Europe exhibit a taste for the exotic (foreign) elements in art during this time?
5. Why was Neoclassicism tied to the French Revolution?
6. How did the Ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum spark the Neoclassical style?
7. Both Vigée-Lebrun's Marie Antoinette and Kauffman's Cornelia make statements about women and views of the role of women. Describe what the two works share and where they differ in their comments on women.
Tuesday, March 7: Assignment #70
Venn Diagram
Complete the handout for the Venn diagram. The artworks are not in the text, so you will need to do some research outside. Please answer the following ways each piece serves a purpose: Subject, Style, and Symbolism. Please use Greenough’'s sculpture of George Washington and Houdon's sculpture of George Washington.
Wednesday, March 9: Assignment #71
Short Essay
Please complete the two short answer essay questions.
Thursday, March 10: Assignment #72
Slide Notes - Part 2
Complete the slide notes. For each piece of art, fully identify with title, artist, date, and time period. Include at least 3 facts about each piece. Think about its use as propaganda, funerary art, public art, religious art, who commissioned it, why was it made, and what purpose did it serve?
Friday, March10
2006 Long Essay – Natural World
Representations of the natural world or motifs from nature are found in the art of all times and places.
Choose and fully identify two appropriate works of art from two different cultures.
One of your choices must be from beyond the European tradition.
Explain why and how each work uses representations of the natural world or motifs from nature.
Please use an example Chapter 28 and another from your own choosing.
