Tintoretto’s and da Vinci’s Last Supper

Tintoretto’s and da Vinci’s Last Supper

Discussion 1: Thematic Substance: Tintoretto’s and da Vinci’s Last Supper

Contrast Tintoretto’s The Last Supper with Leonardo’s Last Supper. In your post, include the differences in media as well as thematic substance. Use one example from Gardner’s Art through the Ages and one from the Internet.

Your initial post should be at least 150 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s), and properly cite any references.

Discussion 2: Ruben and Rembrandt: Reflection and Temperament

Contrast The Elevation of the Cross by Rubens with Rembrandt’s Return of the Prodigal Son. Explain how each work reflects the artist and his temperament. How does each work mirror sociopolitical environment of each artist? Use one example from Gardner’s Art through the Ages and one from the Internet.

Your initial post should be at least 150 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s), and properly cite any references.

Assignment:

Research Paper Prep

Review the Final Research Paper instructions found in Week Five of the online course. This assignment is designed to prompt you to begin the work for the Final. Please be aware that requirements for the Final are greater than those of this assignment.

Submit the following:

Topic of your Final Research Paper

Select a topic from the following:

1) Evaluate the representation of Bernini’s David. How has it evolved from the earlier works of Donatello, Verrocchio, and Michelangelo? How does it mirror the Counter-Reformation efforts of the Catholic Church?

2) Compare David’s Oath of the Horatti and the Coronation of Napoleon. How does each work relate to the sociopolitical climate of the period? What devices does the artist employ in each work? Are the works successful in describing the event and the political moment?

3) Contrast the portrait styles of Jan van Eyck, Rogier van der Weyden, and Jean Fouquet. How does each artist address the concept of portraiture? Use examples to support your claims.

4) Evaluate Pablo Picasso’s Demoiselles d’Avignon. How did this work reshape the art of the early 20th century? Also address the influences coming from Primitive art. Use examples to support your claims.

5) Contrast three works of da Vinci with three of Michelangelo. How did the two artists influence the art of the 16th century in Italy and Europe? Use examples to support you claims.

Thesis statement

Develop a clear thesis statement. This will become the focal point of your research paper. Please see the Ashford-approved grammar handbook for information on how to develop a solid thesis.

Outline of the major claims

Sub-claims

Conclusion

References

Properly cite all references both in text as well as on the reference page. The paper must be formatted according the APA (6th edition) style.

Week 4: Due 5/9

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