Essay Instructions:
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Using the prompt provided below, write a 800-1000 word essay, providing visual and contextual examples to illustrate written content. Embed images of your examples directly in the essay and include the title, artist, medium and year of creation for each example.
Include academically sound, online sources and the textbook page numbers and figure numbers to support your content.
Consider using Tutor.com 24/7 online tutoring provided in the Canvas course menu. Allow adequate time for submission, feedback and editing. Deadlines will not be extended because of Tutor.com delays.
Write in your own words and provide Works Cited for sources.
Follow the paper structure outlined below.
Prompt:
Carefully explain the characteristics Renaissance art, the interconnections or similarities between politics and the visual arts and, the differences between the media and techniques of Contemporary Art and art that predates the 1980s.
Paper Structure:
Labeling of Essay:
Label essay at the top left of the first page with student name, course name, instructors name, date, and word count. Include an essay title above the Introduction paragraph.
Introduction (one paragraph)
Prepare an introductory paragraph that provides the general connections in the art from the Renaissance to the Contemporary World. Based on the writing prompt, this should be a brief introduction of your essay content.
Characteristics of Renaissance Art (one to two paragraphs)
Reflecting on Early and High Renaissance, explain the characteristics of the art of this time period. In your discussion, provide at least three characteristics that are evident through Renaissance art. Support your explanation with examples of specific work covered in this course either in the text or through discussion assignments.
Interconnections or SImilarities Between Politics and the Visual Arts (one to two paragraphs)
Explain the interconnections or similarities between politics and the visual arts. Provide at least three key characteristics illustrating interconnections in the political culture that affected artistic production in the periods covered in this course. Support your explanation with examples of specific work either in the text or through discussion assignments.
Differences Between the Media and Techniques of Contemporary Art and Art that Predates the 1980’s (one to two paragraphs)
The media and techniques artists used predating the Postmodernism of the 1980’s differ from today’s contemporary art. Provide at least three key differences in the type of media or techniques to produce art and/or the process of artistic creation based on the art before and after the 1980’s. Support your explanation with examples of specific work covered in this course either in the text or through and discussion assignments.
Conclusion (one paragraph)
Tie together the main conclusion of the essay content in a single paragraph.
Work Cited
Using MLA format, include all works cited as sources for both visual and written content.
