Prehistory to the Middle Ages

Art History: Prehistory to the Middle Ages

W2 Project

Exploring the Art and Architecture of the Ancient Near East (Mesopotamia) and the Art from the Ancient Aegean.

Part 1- The Art of the Ancient Near East (Mesopotamia)

Example 1

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Historical Value:

How does this image prove or disprove the statement about the nature of art from this region, “It has been suggested that the art from the ancient Near East often contains elements that can be seen as fearsome, militant, and/or political in nature”?

Part 2- The Art of the Ancient Aegean

Example 2

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Title:

Date:

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Detailed Description:

Historical Value:

How does this image prove or disprove the statement about the nature of art from this region, “It has been suggested that the art from the ancient Aegean often contains elements that can be seen as harmonious, exuberant, and non-threatening”?

Instructions

It has been suggested that the art of Mesopotamia often contains elements that can be seen as fearsome, militant, or political in nature, while the art of the ancient Aegean is more harmonious, exuberant, and non-threatening. Using your textbook, carefully examine the art from both places.

Ancient Near East (Mesopotamia)

Choose one example from the art of the ancient Near East that either proves or disproves the statement that the art of this region can be seen as fearsome, militant, or political in nature. Capture the image and place it in the Word document provided for this assignment. Provide the following information: The title of the work, its date, its place of origin, a detailed description as to what you see being depicted in the work of art, 3–5 sentences as to the work’s historical value, and 4–7 sentences as to how this work of art proves or disproves the idea that art of this region is fearsome, militant, or political in nature.

The Ancient Aegean

Choose one example from the art of the ancient Aegean that either proves or disproves the statement about the nature of the art from this region—that it is often viewed as harmonious, exuberant, and non-threatening. Capture the image and place it in the Word document provided for this assignment. Provide the following information for each work of art: The title of the work, its date, its place of origin, a detailed description as to what you see being depicted in the work of art, 3–5 sentences as to the work’s historical value, and 4–7 sentences as to how this work of art proves or disproves the idea that art of this region is harmonious, exuberant, and non-threatening.

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