University of Maryland Baltimore County Death History of Western Art Discussion

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Discussion: Finale: A LookBackNo unread replies.No replies.You are going to compare and contrast how different cultures/societies handled the same iconography. (14 points)Choose one of the following subjects (if you wish to do another topic it must be approved in advance):RulersDeitiesWomenDeathAnimalsChoose an object representing that subject from three (3) cultures/time periods covered in this course. Some of these subjects’ objects may overlap. There should be a mixture of media (painting, sculpture, mosaic, and/or architecture) among your selections.Introduce your subject and the objects you have chosen and why you have picked these works of art above others. Then:Explain how the objects/images functioned in their society; be sure to indicate the context in which the image occurs, i.e. temple/church, palace, public building, tomb, book, etc.Discuss how the depictions reflect the style (how the object looks–formal elements) of their place and time of originDiscuss similarities and differences of how each culture addresses the subject.

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different cultures

iconography

history of western art

Ancient Classical Art on Death

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