Homework: November 27 to December 3

Monday: Assignment #41

Complete the box sheet. This will be a good wrap-up/summary for the art of Ancient China

For each piece of art, fully identify with title, artist, date, and time period.

Include the function, style, and significance about each piece.

Tuesday, November 29: Assignment #42

In what ways did early Christian art borrow from each of the following traditions: ancient Greek, Roman, and Judaic?

Why are the wall paintings at Dura Europos important to understanding the art of the Late Antique (Roman) and Early Christian time periods?
How did early Christians hide within the Roman world, and how did they react after Constantine's recognition of Christianity?
What might one speculate as reasons for the absence of a crucified Christ in Early Christian art?
Compare the basilica of Old St. Peter’s (11-7) with the reconstruction of the Aula Palatina (10-80 & 10-81).  What similarities and differences do you see in the plans, elevations, and building materials used? How is the more “spiritual” purpose of the Early Christian building reflected in the structure?

Wednesday, November 30:Assignment #43

Using the textbook, define the following moments in the life of Jesus. Then, those that are in bold, find an artwork in the textbook which depicts this scene, and fully identify it.
Annunciation to Mary, Visitation, Nativity, Adoration of the Magi, Dispute in the Temple, Baptism, Miracles, Transfiguration, Last Supper, Betrayal and Arrest, Trials of Jesus/Denial of Peter, Carrying the Cross/Crucifixion, Lamentation and Entombment, Descent into Limbo, Resurrection, Ascension.
Use chapter 12, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24 to find artwork that represents each of these moments.
Overall, you will have 16 life moments defined and 8 artworks fully identified in which depict each scene. This will be handed in to be graded.
Also, be prepared to discuss each of these in class on Wednesday.

Thursday: Assignment #44

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?

Assignment #45 - 2011 LONG ESSAY

To answer this question, use one Christian Image from chapters11 or 12 AND one Eatern Religion from chapter 7 or 8.

1. The visual representation of deities and holy personages is a feature of religious beliefs and practices throughout the world.

Select and fully identify two examples of representations of deities or holy personages, in any medium, from two different cultures. At least one of your choices must be from beyond the European tradition. Using specific visual evidence, analyze each work in relation to the religious beliefs and practices within its culture. (30 minutes)

I will be collecting this!

Homework: November 13-19

Time Line of Ancient Roman Artwork (to be completed in your sketchbook)

Using the following categories, choose three works of art (sculpture, paintings, architecture, etc.) from each period. First, fully identify the time period, and the major historical events that shaped the artwork during that time. How did the culture influence the art? Fully identify each piece of art you selected, and describe the distinguishing characteristics of each piece. In total, you will have discussed 15 specific pieces of artwork, and described 5 different time periods for a total of 20 points. Include pictures.

1.)The Repbulic

2.)Pompeii

3.)Early Empire

4.)High Empire

5.)Late Empire

Due Monday, November 14

Tuesday, November15:Assignment #36-

Using you review book, read over the information in Chapter 7. Complete the questions on 146-147. It would behoove you to not look at the answers before you answer the questions

Wednesday, November15:

Unit test on Etruscan, Roman and Pompeii. Study.

Thursday: Assignment #37: Museum Themes

Museums around the world are curating new exhibitions of their art collection each year around different themes and ideas.

You're to “curate” a show based on the theme “HUMAN BODY IN ART”

You need to use ten pieces of artwork for your art exhibition.

You must properly ID each work (including style), list them chronologically, and include why/how it represents THE HUMAN BODY IN ART.

You must include:

Ten works of art:

·         Two works from Africa (Chapter 15)

·         Two works from Ancient Egypt

·         Two works from Ancient Greece

·         Two works from Ancient Rome

·         Two works from Ancient Near East, Aegean AND/OR Etruscan

You are welcome to use works that are not in your text book. They can be drawings, paintings, OR sculpture .

This will be collected on Thursday, April 17.

Friday, November 18: Assignment #38

Guided Questions

Using pages 190-215, answer the guided questions. They are only on the Art of China

Homework: November 6-12

Monday, November 7: Assignment #31

Using your Venn diagram compare and contrasting The Pantheon to the Great Stupa at Sanchi , write a 2 paragraph essay discussing the two pieces of architecture. Make sure to FULLY answer the question below! This will be collected.

Cultures designate sacred spaces in a variety of ways to accommodate both religious beliefs and practices.

Select and fully identify two examples of sacred spaces from different cultures, one of which must be from beyond the European tradition. Discuss how each space accommodates both religious beliefs and practices within its culture. (30 minutes)

Tuesday, November 8: Assignment #32

Complete the questions on the handout. They relate to the section of your chapter on Early Empire.

Make sure you ID each piece and discuss each work. What was the form and function for each piece.

Wednesday, November 9: Assignment #33

Complete the slide notes.

For each piece of art, fully identify with title, artist, date, and empire. Include at least 3 facts about each piece. Think about its use as propaganda, funerary art, public art, who commissioned it, why was it made, and what purpose did it serve?

Thursday, November 10: Assignment #34

Column of Trajan vs. The Burning of Sanjo Palace

2007 Long Essay Question: Throughout history, art representing hostility or violence has been used for a variety of purposes. Using the Column of Trajan (10-42) and The Burning of Sanjo Palace (8-16) explain how and why each work of art communicates hostility or violence. Discuss how each work reflects a societal or cultural response to a particular war or battle at the time each was created.

Some things to consider:

• Remember to compare and contrast the two works of art! Think about FORM and FUNCTION FOR EACH PIECE!
• You should also be obtaining research outside of the textbook. Include specific references to parts of each artwork. The textbook does not include many pictures- research!
• Make sure you make direct references to specific symbols in both works.
• This will be due on November 10^th.