Gothic arch

Book for reference

Arts and Culture. An Introduction to the Humanities. Vol.I, 4th ed., Benton, J., DiYanni,R.

Question 1

Select one form of art from the early middle ages and the Romanesque to study more in depth. Form of art chosen is SCULPTURES

· Read about it in the textbook and prepare a paragraph summary (Section from book attached)

· Research your choice on the Internet finding a minimum of three URL's. Be sure to cite your resources correctly within this part of the question. Describe what you found about your topic from your research on the web.

· Conclude your answer to this question with a good summary paragraph of what you learned, thoughts, reactions, feelings, etc

QUESTION 2: Scan Chapter 12 (Gothic and late middle ages)

Using your textbook (section from chapter is attached) AND resources from the web, answer the following questions

1. What does the Gothic style of architecture encompass? What are its distinguishing characteristics. How does it style compare to the architecture of Greece and Rome? Do you like it? Why or why not? What buildings in your community have you seen that represent the style?

Conclude your answer to this question with a good summary paragraph of what you learned, thoughts, reactions, feelings, etc.

Acceptable Length  6 - 10 pages

Formatting Requirements 

· Put your name, course and section number, and assignment title at the top of the document.

· Use one-inch margins.

· Use a 12-point Times New Roman font.

· Use double line spacing in the document.

· Use MLA Citation Style  

Grading Criteria  Cite your sources within your answers--do not copy and paste information from the internet. Write the answers in your own words. After you have completed your preparations, write a report being sure you have covered all parts of the assignment.  Also be sure to spell and grammar check your paper before submitting it.