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Student’s name: Professor’s name: Course: Date: Art History Introduction Art has always been a significant piece of human history. It always tells a story that is relatable to humans regardless of the generation. There are a lot of famous artists that existed during different periods that are still remembered and adored for their artworks. Among these artists include Peter Paul Rubens and Jean-Honoré Fragonard. Peter Rubens is responsible for the artwork titled ‘The Descent from the Cross’ created between 1612 and 1614. It was created during the Baroque period style which lasted from the 1600s-1700s. Jean Fragonard created the artwork titled ‘The Swing’ in 1767. It was created during the Rococo period style which lasted from the late 17th century to the 18th century. I believe these arts are important because of both their histories and backgrounds. They are from two different style periods that are interconnected in terms and understand how Jesus sacrificed himself for the world’s wellbeing. ‘The Swing’ painting reflects on the socio-cultural issues. Its style shows how the highest social class of individuals in the 1700s behaved and acted. It is a portrait of wealth and decadence. It also shows how the act of infidelity has existed over centuries and its nature. Works Cited BIBLIOGRAPHY \l 1033 Artble. The Swing. 2017. <www.artble.com LLB Neil Collins MA. Descent from the Cross(Rubens) (1612-14): Interpretation of Catholic Counter-Reformation Painting. Ed. Neil Collins MA LLB. 2008. <www.visual-arts-cork.com Lotha Gloria. Rococo style: Design. 17 May 2007. <www.britannica.com McKay Brett & Kate. The Basics of Art: The Baroque Period. 18 October 2010. <www.artofmanliness.com Pennington Jon. In what ways does Fragonard’s The Swing exemplify the French Rococo style? n.d. April 2016. <quora.com Pritchard Dr. Shannon. Rubens Elevation of the Cross. 2015. <khanacademy.org Radcliff Michelle. Similarities Between Rococo and Baroque. 2013. <homeguides.sfgate.com/similarities-between-rococo-baroque-104957.html>. [...]

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Assignment Write a 3-5 page essay comparing and contrasting two works of art from two different styles covered in this course between the periods of the High Renaissance and Impressionism. One of your selected works of art must be from AFTER the midterm (Modules 8-14) You must cover the following points in your comparison: Introduction and Thesis Introduce the artwork titles, period styles and artists names Briefly state what you believe is significant about these artworks In other words… Tell your reader what works of art you will be discussing and why you think they are important Stylistic analysis Correctly identify artwork titles, period styles and artists names 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 In other words… What make these works stylistically significant? 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) In other words… What makes these works culturally significant? 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 In other words… What “Thematic Connection” can you make between the two works of art that helps you better understand them or the culture they represent? Research Incorporate 3 our more sources (outside of lecture notes & textbook) to support your analysis Properly cite your sources using MLA format Include a list of “Works Cited” NOTE: I already choose two different arts because I had to submit the proposal sheet. Please refer that. I attached the file.