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 10th.
