AAU Art Essay

PART I : Significance Essay 1: STYLISTIC Analysis (50 points)

Choose ONE of the below images to discuss for your first significance essay.

Choose one of the above images. Write an essay (1-2 pages in length, double-spaced, 12 pt. font) discussing its STYLISTIC significance. Be sure to cover the following points in your analysis:

• Identify the artist, title, period style and medium.
• Analyze the stylistic characteristics (light, line, color, scale, medium & subject matter)
• Why is the artwork stylistically significant? How does it represent its regional, religious or cultural style?
• What stylistic influences can you identify?
• Be sure to apply specific art historical terms (vocabulary) in your answer.
• Use complete sentences and paragraphs including an introduction and conclusion.
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PART II: Significance Essay II: Analysis of CULTURAL CONTEXT (50 points)

Choose ONE of the below images to discuss for your second significance essay.

Choose ONE of the above images. Write an essay (1-2 pages in length, double-spaced, 12 pt. font) discussing its CULTURAL significance. Be sure to cover the following points in your analysis:

• Identify the artist, title, period style and medium.
• Discuss the subject matter of the artwork. Does it contain any iconography, symbolism, narrative story or message?
• Discuss the cultural (religious, historical, political) context of the artwork.
• Why is this artwork culturally significant? What does it tell us about the culture/religion/region that produced it?
• Be sure to apply specific art historical terms (vocabulary) in your answer.
• Use complete sentences and paragraphs including an introduction and conclusion.