500 words (not including references)
Details: Visit the following websites and explore the collections of Ancient Art there:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Louvre Museum
The Smithsonian Institution Freer Gallery and Sackler Gallery
See the Course Materials List for access to these sites.
From the gallery websites listed above, and available through the Course Materials List, select two works of art from any ancient culture. Using the terminology and concepts you are learning for evaluating art, compare and contrast the two works including materials used, style, meaning, symbolism, and any other aesthetic issues. Explain how the works of art fit into the context of the time period. Keep in mind that only art works that fit into the period of Ancient Art (created between 30,000 BCE- 500 CE) will be accepted.
You are required to comply with APA style format for quotations, internal citations and a reference lists. For additional information and resources on APA, visit the APA section of the Library, available under "Library Features."
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To complete this assignment, you will need to follow these steps:
1. Access the websites mentioned in the prompt: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Louvre Museum, and The Smithsonian Institution Freer Gallery and Sackler Gallery. These websites are available through the Course Materials List.
2. Explore the collections of Ancient Art on these websites. Look for works of art from any ancient culture that falls within the time period of Ancient Art (created between 30,000 BCE-500 CE).
3. Select two works of art from different ancient cultures. Pay attention to the materials used, style, meaning, symbolism, and any other aesthetic issues that are evident in the artworks.
4. Take notes on your observations and gather information about the two selected artworks, such as the title, artist (if known), medium, and historical context.
5. Use the terminology and concepts you have learned for evaluating art to compare and contrast the two artworks. Look for similarities and differences in terms of materials, style, meaning, symbolism, and any other aesthetic aspects that you have identified.
6. Consider how the two artworks fit into the context of their respective time periods. Reflect on the historical, cultural, and artistic influences that may have shaped these artworks.
7. Write a 500-word essay (not including references) that presents your comparison and contrast of the two selected artworks. Use the APA style format for quotations, internal citations, and the reference list. Make sure to include a proper introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
8. Proofread your essay and check for any grammatical or spelling errors before submitting it.
Remember to properly cite any information or ideas that you use from the websites or other sources using the APA style format. For guidance on how to format your essay and references in APA style, you can refer to the APA section of the Library, available under "Library Features."