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Art Academic Essay
ART 203, Introduction to the Visual Arts Professor Dunnagan
Compare and Contrast Essay
In this assignment, you will compare and contrast two works of art. Use scholarly
resources and visual input to back up your statements. Every opinion must be supported
by something you read or see.
REQUIREMENTS
\u2022 Choose two reputable works of art to compare and contrast (cannot be works
discussed in class).
\u2022 Essay must contain between 800 \u2013 1,000 words. (Your works cited page is not
considered part of your word count.)
\u2022 12-point font
\u2022 Double-spaced
\u2022 Proper MLA format for citations
\u2022 At least 2 scholarly sources from the library must be used and cited
\u2022 Include clear images of the artworks you are discussing
\u2022 Include your name and a title at the top of the paper
\u2022 Attach the paper as a word document to Blackboard
\u2022 Go to the Writing Center on campus to have your essay edited and make sure I am
notified. You will be receiving a separate grade for this.
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KEY POINTS
Compare and contrast as much of the following as you can. You may have a brief paragraph
to introduce each artwork, but use the remaining points as a source for comparison. You
may of course introduce topics not listed below if that is where your research leads you.
Identity
\u2022 Who is the artist?
\u2022 What period or style is it?
\u2022 What is the name of the artwork?
\u2022 What are the dimensions and medium of the artwork?
\u2022 To what culture does it belong?
\u2022 What is its subject matter?
Style
\u2022 Does its medium affect the content?
\u2022 What are its formal elements (line, color, composition, etc.)?
\u2022 Is it abstract, naturalistic, idealistic, realistic, or a combination?
\u2022 How is the subject being depicted?
\u2022 What is the origin of the style? Is it a combination of cultural styles?
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ART 203, Introduction to the Visual Arts Professor Dunnagan
Function\/Symbolism (Often relates to cultural context)
\u2022 What was it used for? Why was it made?
\u2022 Is it sacred or secular?
\u2022 Does it communicate a message? It is asking for something?
\u2022 Does it contain symbolism? What does it mean?
Cultural Context
\u2022 What was happening historically, politically, socially, religiously, intellectually,
and\/or economically at the time it was made? What were qualities of life at the time
and place the piece was made that may have effected its function and style? Do
historical events or overall aesthetic tastes relate to the image\/story depicted?
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Suggested Organization
Introduction:
\u2022 Introduce the artists and artworks to be discussed (title, size, medium, origins).
\u2022 Identify a main idea of the comparison and state it. Sometimes it is helpful to
begin writing about the similarities and differences of your artworks first and let
them lead you to a thesis.
Discuss the similarities between the images
This will likely be multiple paragraphs
\u2022 Style
\u2022 Function\/Symbolism
\u2022 Cultural context
Discuss the differences between the images
This will likely be multiple paragraphs
\u2022 Style
\u2022 Function\/Symbolism
\u2022 Cultural context
Conclusion:
\u2022 Conclude with a paragraph that sums up your main ideas.
\u2022 Discuss the main similarities and differences as well as your own ideas about the
work.
This is just a suggested way to organize your paper. Please use your best judgment when
organizing the content. Ensure the paper has an easy to follow train of thought. Also,
remember that this is a compare and contrast essay. The bulk of your writing should
consist of comparing and contrasting the chosen artworks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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