Rubens’ Allegory of War & Velasquez’ Surrender at Breda

    1. Introduction and Thesis
    -Introduce the artwork titles, period styles and artists names ( Rubens’ Allegory of War & Velasquez’ Surrender at Breda)
    -Briefly state what you believe is significant about these artworks
    -What works of art you will be discussing and why you think they are important

    2. Stylistic analysis
    -Correctly identify artwork titles, period styles and artists names ( Rubens’ Allegory of War & Velasquez’ Surrender at Breda)
    -Compare the artworks by discussing key stylistic characteristics associated with artists and period styles
    -Apply art history vocabulary correctly and uses it to support your stylistic analysis
    What make these works stylistically significant?

    3. Cultural analysis
    -Compare the artworks by discussing key cultural issues associated with artists and periods
    -Discuss how the cultural context of each period influenced the artistic development of the period style (Make connections between cultural context and style)
    -What makes these works culturally significant?

    4. Conclusion and Thematic Connection
    -Analyze the ways art can affect and/or reflect cultural, political and social issues
    -Draw conclusions about the artist / society which produced the artwork from the comparison
    -What Thematic Connection can you make between the two works of art that helps you better understand them or the culture they represent?

    5. Research
    -Incorporate 3 our more sources (outside of module text) to support your analysis
    -Properly cite your sources using MLA format
    -Include a list of Works Cited

    -Scholarly professional web site (for example, a museum, research institute or university)
    nonfiction book published within the last 50 years
    an art history textbook such as Garnders Art Through the Ages, Jansen’s, or Schneider-Adams
    -Professional art historical publication (magazine or journal child)
    -Oxford/Grove Dictionary of Art Online
    -Credible professional websites such as those of museums, galleries, and universities, for example:
    The Getty Center
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    ***dont use Wikipedia!!!

    Thematic Connection 35%
    Stylistic Significance 25%
    Cultural Significance 25%
    Research & Citations 10%
    Writing Mechanics 05%

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