Description
First watch these videos and read these texts:
Gold Ground Painting TechniqueLinks to an external site. (Video, Smarthistory)
Simone Martini, The AnnunciationLinks to an external site., 1333 (Video, Smarthistory)
Fra Angelico, The Annunciation (Video, Smarthistory)
Use the comparison images and compose a short essay comparing Martini’s and Angelico’s Annunciation scenes, based upon these four questions:
What does the subject of The Annunciation depict?
How are space and environment depicted differently?
In what way does Fra Angelico incorporate a reference to classicism in his piece?
Which depiction of The Annunication do you prefer, and why?
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Criteria Ratings Pts
Short essay answers each of the questions listed in the assignment
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15 pts
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/ 15 pts
Answer is made in complete sentences with reasonable spelling and grammar.
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5 pts
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/ 5 pts
