Art history 222 (Beta Test for Pearson Learning )

AH222 Fall Semester 2014 Dr. Laurentia McIntosh

Writing Assignment – Beta Test for Pearson Learning

In this assignment I want you to write an expository (informational) essay discussing the ‘Three Davids’ – that is, the sculptures of David from the biblical story of David and Goliath as created by Donatello, Michelangelo and Bernini. The minimum length for the essay is 300 words. On a single-spaced page that would equal less than ¾ of a page. The maximum you may write is 700 words (anywhere in the neighborhood of 500 words is fine, but anywhere between those two numbers is safe for you). Use Microsoft Word to compose your essay, first – according to the information packet you will be cutting and pasting it onto Pearson’s program page – and that way you won’t have to compose on the fly, plus, you can keep track of your word count under the ‘Tools’ drop down menu. The rubric (that is, the set of instructions covering what you should write about) is listed below:

Visit the URL for each sculptor’s example.

Donatello < http://media.pearsoncmg.com/ph/hss/hss_art_scalemarkers/AAIWMYK0.jpg >,

Michelangelo < http://media.pearsoncmg.com/ph/hss/hss_art_scalemarkers/AAFQHRJ0.jpg >, and

Bernini < http://media.pearsoncmg.com/ph/hss/hss_art_scalemarkers/AAEFZWW0.jpg >

Each created a sculpture of a different moment in the story of David slaying Goliath.

Study each artist’s David noting how he used line to create visual movement within the figure. This line and motion suggest what is happening in the story as well as indicating personality traits of this hero. Consider the main lines running through each figure’s pose. On which foot is each figure’s weight resting, and how does this affect the tilt of his hips and shoulders?

Describe the hero and his mood or attitude at the particular moment in each sculpture (as selected by the artist/patron at that particular time during the Ren/Baroque) and identify the main lines and visual motion in each pose.

Use 12 point font – what you are reading is Times New Roman and is a good option – and, please use either single or 1.5 spacing. Please note that once you have submitted your essay to this address: http://www.katengine.com/collector/he-hss/prompt/ArtAppreciation001/begin

you are required to submit an identical copy to the AH222 electronic dropbox. Please use your last name and the unique ID # given to you by Pearson when you submitted your paper as the File Name.

For questions/clarifications please do contact me – the due date of Fri.,12/12/14, by 11:59pm is hard and fast.