WALKER APAH Work 1: [left] Christ as the Good Shepherd, mosaic from the entrance wall of the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Ravenna, Italy, ca. 425 Work 2: [right] Saint Apollinaris amid sheep, apse mosaic, Sant’Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna Italy, ca. 533-­‐549 Format: hard copy, type-­‐written, double spaced, 12-­‐point type, no set length Due: Monday (11/04/13) Prompt: More than one-­‐hundred years separate these two works of art. However, there are notable differences that exist – in both form and message. Explain, via a “compare and contrast” methodology, how these two works of art both relate yet differ from one another. Notes: 1. Inherent in your response should be a firm reflection of your knowledge and understanding of Early Christian and Byzantine art. 2. Utilize your resources: • find alternative views of the images, including details • seek sources other than your textbook for information relating to your response. 3. Provide a separate works cited sheet (format unimportant; information pertaining to your sources = important) 4. Attach any preparatory work to your final copy (including the graphic organizer). WALKER
ART HISTORY
COMPARE / CONTRAST
Concept 1
Concept 2
HOW ALIKE?
HOW DIFFERENT?
with regard to
REFER TO THE VISUAL ANALYSIS GUIDE #1 FOR PROMPTS.
Compare / Contrast -­ ESSAY Early Christian & Byzantine mosaics NAME: 1. Graphic Organizer (evidence of planning) 2. Works Cited 3. Essay (structure, quality of points, quantity of points) TOTAL: =============================================================