Unit 7 assignment

Due Date: 11:59 pm EST Sunday of Unit 7 Points: 100 Overview: Throughout the Middle Ages, artistic and architectural achievements rise from several monotheistic traditions. Considering the expansion of these artistic achievements, describe how each time period from Units 6 and 7 created unique approaches to art and architecture.

Instructions:

In your reflective paper, you will include examples of artwork from your textbook and use them to support your ideas. Your paper should include the following topics in this order:

• Paragraph 1: Introduction • Paragraph 2: Islamic Art

o Discuss Islamic Art. Describe the art formally by considering materials, balance, movement, etc. Use an example of art from the textbook to support your ideas.

• Paragraph 3: Early Medieval Art o Discuss Early Medieval Art. Examine similarities and differences with that

of Islamic Art. Describe the art formally by considering materials, composition, color, etc. Use an example of art from the textbook to support your ideas.

• Paragraph 4: Romanesque Art o Describe the art formally by considering materials, balance, movement,

etc. Use an example of art from the textbook to support your ideas. • Paragraph 5: Gothic Art

o Examine similarities and differences with that of Romanesque Art. Describe the art formally by considering materials, composition, color, etc. Use an example of art from the textbook to support your ideas.

• Paragraph 6: Conclusion

ART101– Art History I

Unit 7 Assignment: Reflection Paper- The Art of the Middle Ages

As a reflective paper, you are not required to write in the third person. Rather, use this opportunity to share your reactions to the artistic progression through the ages. All other APA formats are required, including a cover page and reference page. Requirements:

• Submit a Word document in APA format. • At least 3 pages in length, excluding the Title and Reference pages. • Textbook reference plus a minimum of 2 other course resources.

Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write.

Evaluation Rubric for Unit 7 Assignment

CRITERIA Deficient Needs Improvement

Proficient Exemplary

0-7 points 8-10 points 11-12 points 13 points Paragraph 1: Introduction

The introduction is missing or poorly presented.

The introduction is present but is missing key details.

The introduction is present but is missing minor details.

The introduction is fully and clearly defined and presented, including all details.

Paragraph 2: Islamic Art

The topic missing or poorly presented.

The topic is present but is missing key details. The artwork example may or may not be accurate for the period.

The topic is present but is missing minor details. The artwork example is accurate for the period.

The topic is fully and clearly defined and presented, including all details. The artwork example is accurate for the period.

Paragraph 3: Early Medieval Art

The topic is missing or poorly presented.

The topic is present but is missing key details. The artwork example may or may not be accurate for the period.

The topic is present but is missing minor details. The artwork example is accurate for the period.

The topic is fully and clearly defined and presented, including all details. The artwork example is accurate for the period.

Paragraph 4: Romanesque Art

The topic is missing or poorly presented.

The topic is present but is missing key details. The artwork example may or may not be accurate for the period.

The topic is present but is missing minor details. The artwork example is accurate for the period.

The topic is fully and clearly defined and presented, including all details. The artwork example is accurate for the period.

Paragraph 5: Gothic Art

The topic is missing or poorly presented.

The topic is present but is missing key details. The artwork example may or may not be accurate for the period.

The topic is present but is missing minor details. The artwork example is accurate for the period.

The topic is fully and clearly defined and presented, including all details. The artwork example is accurate for the period.

Paragraph 6: Conclusion

The conclusion is missing or poorly presented.

The conclusion is present but is missing key details.

The conclusion is present but is missing minor details.

The conclusion is fully and clearly defined and presented, including all details.

CRITERIA Deficient Needs Improvement

Proficient Exemplary

0-2 points 3-4 points 5 points 6 points Resources No textbook or

other resources provided.

Textbook and/or 1 additional resource.

Textbook plus 2 additional resources.

Textbook plus 2 resources.

Length Less than 3 pages

N/A N/A At least 3 pages

0-5 points 6-7 points 8-9 points 10 points Clear and Professional Writing and APA Format

Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines not followed.

Significant errors that do not impede professional presentation.

Few errors that do not impede professional presentation.

Writing and format are clear, professional, APA compliant, and error-free.