Choose ONE of the questions below and answer it in an essay that is between 3 and 4 pages long. Use specific examples of works of art and architecture which we have looked at in class and that are relevant to your argument.
(Typed, 12 pt font, double spaced, Times New Roman/Arial, 1 inch margins)
- The Evolution of the Patron Portrait: Track the evolution of religious works of art from the late Medieval through Renaissance periods in which portraits of the works patrons have been inserted. Choose 3-5 works that include patron portraits which we have examined in class and discuss how the portrayal of the patron[s] reflects the attitudes, preoccupations, beliefs, etc. of the culture in which each piece was made. Consider placement, size, and prominence of the patrons when discussing each work.
- The Renaissance Nude: The nude human form, which had become exceedingly rare in the Middle Ages, made its return in Italy during the Renaissance. Using 3-5 examples from the course, discuss the development of the nude figure from its return to prominence in the Quattrocento through the Cinquecento. Analyze how the reemergence of the nude is reflective of the cultural environment and shifting attitudes in Italy during this time period. Consider the changes in form and association the nude figure underwent over the course of the time period. Keep historical context in mind.
- Classicism in Renaissance Architecture: How did classicism (elements of classical Greece and Rome) influence the architecture of the Italian Renaissance (Early, High and/or Venetian), and to what extent did Renaissance architects deviate from their classical predecessors? Use 3-5 examples of Renaissance architecture to support your argument.
(40 points)
Due: Thursday 9 April*
* If submitting electronically, essay must be received by midnight. Send to lauren.vaughan@rccd.edu
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