Watch: https://smarthist
For your discussion answer the questions provided. You will need to write
400-450 words to earn full credit and respond to one of your peers discussions
in a 150 word, well thought-out critical response. You will need to provide
examples from your readings as well as the video's in your unit module to earn
full credit. Also, look at your rubric to make sure you follow the guidelines for
an acceptable submission.
Questions to answer: You will need to include the question in your discussion.
First provide an introduction to this period, what culture are we discussing, and
why were they so successful in concerning lands.
In this work of art, "What do you see? What are your very first observations?"
("What elements of form can we discern-line, color, material, composition,
technique") and context ("What elements of context can we discern-narrative
(what is happening here?what characters are involved? compare other works in
this unit (provide examples, include pictures or titles of works of art) that you
know are similar or different and in what ways?, The strong central figure, the
use of the bow and the hunt, hieratic scale, and the royal dominance of the
"king of the beasts"-the lion-underline that visual narrative is an important
memorializing aspect of this ruler's reign and "speak his power." why?
Question:
In what ways do ancient rulers or cultures use visual art? Do you notice any
recurring themes, methods, or ideas?