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Scenario
You find yourself in an ancient culture (you) may be a person, character (legendary); figures may be real or established characters or one of your own making. If you create the portrait or building/structure (one of your own making), both of these examples must also fit into one of the Ancient cultures/eras from this section. It is vital to your survival that you convince others of your identity, status, and power & authority.
Consider the ways in which the use of symbols, oral traditions, architecture, works of art, portrayal of the human figure can signify the role and importance of a person, deity or culture
Ancient Near Eastern
Ancient Egyptian
Ancient Greek
Ancient Roman
Art form examples: select one Portrait and one Architecture example
Portrait—select one portrait of a real or imaginary person/figure
(e.g. Ancient mythological god/goddess, ancient political leader, pharaoh, king/queen, prince/princess, Olympian, warrior, gladiator); or, one of your own making (Ancient inspired/style). Portrait may be a 3d sculpture (stone, metal, carved, pottery, mosaic) or, a 2d art (painting, drawing) art form.
Architecture—select one sacred space (e.g. Ancient religious temples, burial spaces), social space (Ancient forum, theater, colosseum), or personal space (Ancient dwellings, etc.); or one of your own making (again, must be Ancient inspired/style).
3. Portrait: Power & Authority
Typed content: begin with one topic sentence, add the “Title” of the Portrait by name, and the Ancient culture. Continue by identifying at least 5 unique symbols of ‘power and status’ that you notice in the portrait of your Ancient figure/character; (5 complete sentences) with completed objective descriptions. And, explain these connections to power during this Ancient time.
Objective descriptions—insert key terms in your supporting sentences such as,
Elements of Art–lines, shape, color, value, texture, repetition, pattern, etc.
Principles of Design–unity, variety, emphasis, focal point, etc.
Connections to ‘power’ such as–hierarchical scale (portrait size), idealizing the figure, the pose, subject matter, signs of divinity.
Visual Aids for the Ancient Portrait—in addition to the art portrait, add cropped/close up extra images to emphasize key parts of power and status (e.g. pictures of the face, body/form, crowns, clothing, or symbols found at the base/bottom, etc.).
4. Architecture: Power & Authority
Typed Content: begin with one topic sentence, add the “Title” of the architecture example by name and the Ancient culture. Continue by identifying at least 5 unique symbols of ‘power and authority’ as seen in the Ancient architectural structure (5 complete sentences) with completed objective descriptions. And, explain these connections to power during this Ancient time.
Objective descriptions—insert key terms in your supporting sentences such as,
Elements of Art–lines, shape, color, value, texture, repetition, pattern, etc.
Principles of Design–unity, variety, emphasis, focal point, etc.
Connections to ‘power’ such as–monumental scale (architectural example size), subject matter (e.g. interior/exterior carvings on columns, walls, etc.), signs of divinity (symbols at the entrance; or, chambers, etc).
Visual Aids for Architecture—in addition to the architecture (structure), add extra cropped/closeup images to emphasize key parts of the structure (e.g. pictures of parts such as typical roof/top, interior or exterior details, bottom/base of the building).
5. CONCLUSION:
Type 2 or 3 concluding sentences.
Use and insert transition words in your closing sentences such as, (e.g. In conclusion,…; Finally,…; With this in mind,…; Therefore,…)
Restate and mention both art examples by “Title”. Keep in mind the original scenario and how both of the examples you chose, meets the narrative of ‘Power and Authority’.
6. ORIGINALITY:
Your final submission should be a clear representation of ‘Power and Authority’ found in your chosen culture/era. Presenting effective visual aids, providing well written, meaningful content that demonstrates your understanding of the material is essential. And, an interesting, unique or exceptional presentation is achieved.
7. FORMAT:
You will creatively arrange all typed sentence content and visual aids using one of the following formats (select one format listed below). Work with resources in which you are the most competent—do not select an unfamiliar media format unless you plan to research and practice first.
PowerPoint—at least 10 slides (5 for the Portrait and 5 for the architecture example). Typed content should be arranged accordingly throughout the slideshow. You can also create/draw your own illustrations (copy/scan the images to the slideshow).
2d collage–digitally made or assembled and photographed also presented via
a powerpoint. Typed content should also be arranged accordingly throughout the Canvas text box or, type/copy all on a Word Document; you can also create/draw your own illustrations (copy/scan the images to the slideshow).
Video—all content must be narrated with clear visual aids, same instructions apply. Video will be short; minimum of 1 to 2 minutes in length; maximum 3 minutes in length. File type must be clear and open easily.
8. Technical
Your project should be well done, free of spelling, grammatical and typographical errors. Before submitting your mastery assignment—check for correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization. All visual aid images must be clear, well lit and easy to zoom in on. All projects and file types must open easily. Demonstrate a sincere effort to present a quality product.
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