Final Exam Art 231

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Final ExamArt 231

• December 20, 2006

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Part One
Essay Question Take this opportunity to make
notes for your essay question. 10 minutes
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Part Two Slide Identifications
1-7 Identify each artwork as fully as possible,
stating artist, subject, date and medium. Then,
discuss the significant aspects of the work,
i.e. style, iconography, patronage, etc. (4
minutes, 7 pts each)
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Part IIIShort Essays
A - C Identify each artwork fully, (identifying
left and right if appropriate). Then discuss,
with particular reference to the question
asked. (7 minutes, 15 pts each)
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A. How does the biography of the artist give us
additional insight into the complex meanings of
this triptych?
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B. Compare and contrast the visions of humanity
represented by these two interpretations of the
same subject.
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C. In class, we considered at least four titles
for this work. see test sheet How convincing
are the various interpretations suggested by each
one? Taking into consideration the problem
areas of this work, defend your preferred title,
either one of the standards or a new one of your
own.
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Part IV Essay
See reverse of test sheet. (1 hour, 100 pts)