Friday, December 12, 2008

Final Test

Essay Options... you will be given options - you will need to answer one on Monday (in class). For each answer you MUST provide context as well as specifically mention as well as use artwork to explain/support your response. USE ART AND ARCHITECTURE VOCABULARY...THIS IS AN APAH FINAL (for example, balance, hierarchical scale, post and lintel, horseshoe arch). You will have your MC's back to use on the test.

1. Discuss how the representation of the human form has changed over time. Include in your example images that show the progression of BOTH male and female figures. Include canons of proportion as well as idealized and realistic pictures that span time and place. At lest 6 artworks should be discussed. AT LEAST two of the artworks MUST be from beyone the European tradition.

2. Relate the Chinese Empire with that of Rome. Discuss 5 similarities and 5 differences.

3. Discuss the role Religion played in early civilizations. Explain the role religion played in three cultures that we studied. At least one culture must be from BEYOND the European Tradition. At least 6 artworks MUST be discussed.

4. Many early cultures make VOTIVE FIGURES. Discuss the purpose of the votive figures in three cultures as well as their form. One cultural study must be from BEYOND the European tradition.

5. Discuss the role of women in society (and art). Use three cultures that we studied and explain the role of the female - using at last 6 artworks to support your answer. At least one culture should be from beyond the European tradition.

6. How is POWER displayed in art? Perhaps overtly? Perhaps through symbolism? Discuss how power is displayed in art using at least 6 examples - at least one example MUST be from beyond the European Tradition.

7. Architecture was a means for enclosing space. Discuss how architecture varies based on location, purpose and raw materials. Use three cultures to analyze the architecture of a particular culture. ONE culture MUST be from beyond the European Tradition. A complete answer uses at least 6 artworks to explain the role of architecture in the cultures. Include Architectural Vocabulary.

Reminders:
1. Museum Reflection due emailed to my yahoo account NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT SATURDAY
2. If you wish to redo your Masterpiece Card paragraph...Email me. In subject say Masterpiece card. In body:
  • tell me grade I gave you
  • write an appropriate response for a regrade
  • send to me by 5 pm Sunday to my yahoo.com email address

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