Writing Assignment

select ONE artwork from module 4 and ONE artwork from module 5. In a three-page essay, you  

will compare these two objects. You will create a thesis statement that explains the reason for one  

significant similarity OR difference between your two objects. Your thesis statement should include  

some aspect of ICONOLOGY; that is, the background culture of each work. 

FORMAT OF THE ESSAY: 

PARAGRAPH ONE: Introduce your objects and state your thesis. Your thesis will explain the REASON for  

one similarity OR one difference between your art objects. 

BODY PARAGRAPHS (between 3 and 6 paragraphs): Each body paragraph will describe BOTH objects in  

terms of ONE category of formal analysis (line, shape, texture, etc.)  

SYNTHESIS PARAGRAPHS (between 2 and 4 paragraphs): You will explain the background of both works  

of art (iconology). 

SUMMARY PARAGRAPH: RESTATE your thesis and add a few points about the iconology of your works. 

Papers must be double-spaced in 12 pt. Times New Roman font. Acceptable formats are PDF and Word  

documents.