Discussion Paper 150 to 250 words

Week 8 Discussion Option B

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"Van Eyck and Analyzing Art in the Northern Renaissance" Please write ONE paragraph per part with a minimum of 125 words for each part of the discussion by responding to the following, using sources under the Explore heading as the basis of your response:

There are Three parts to Discussion Option B.

· 1) Explain whether you agree with the interpretation of either Sayre or Koster of Van Eyck’s Arnolfini double portrait, identifying the most persuasive part of that interpretation.

· 2) Describe two (2) symbolic elements of the painting and any other features that stand out to you.

· 3) Pretend you are having a portrait done of you and a significant other; describe at least four (4) symbolic elements that you might include in the painting, and explain why.

Evaluation Criteria For Threaded Discussions: Your discussion must have one paragraph with a minimum of 125 words for each part of the discussion. There are 2 parts to this discussion thread.  Discussion question(s) should present well-reasoned and thoughtful analyses. Each student will also need to respond to a classmates Original Discussion Thread. The response needs to have a minimum of 50 Words and add to the discussion topic. Don’t simply say “I agree with so-and-so” or “ Mona Lisa is cool” and expect that to suffice.  I look for well-reasoned and thoughtful comments; I will not penalize you for opinions with which I disagree.  You are not limited to one post and are encouraged to be actively involved in the discussion.

Explore

Jan Van Eyck’s Arnolfini Double Portrait

· Henry Sayre’s interpretation in Chapter 16, (pp. 548-551, Figs. 16.7-16.8); review Week 8 Music Folder

· Margaret Koster's interpretation at  http://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+Arnolfini+double+portrait%3A+a+simple+solution.-a0109131988

Threaded Discussions (TDs)

Threaded discussions are where we have our classroom conversations each week.  If we were in a traditional class, this is where we would discuss what we have read and learned.  In an online environment, threaded discussions serve the same purpose.  One of the benefits of an online class is that you have more time to reflect and post your response. However, discussion boards by definition are not assignments that are easily made up and thus, late participation is not accepted. Week 8's Discussion will not be accepted after Monday at 9am EST of Week 9. If you miss class, you miss class.

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