Art History B
Midterm Review Project
Assignment Overview
Research and create a PowerPoint presentation, a 5-8 minute video, or a traditional, written research report on one of the topics below. When complete, submit it as a portfolio Item in the lesson titled: Art History B Midterm Submission.
Due Date: Submit this project in the lesson titled: Art History B Midterm Submission.
Topic Selection: You may select any of the topics listed below for your PowerPoint slide show, video or written report. You can view the rubric for each topic by clicking the link at the end of the description. Once you have made your topic selection, refer to the corresponding rubric to guide you as you write and create your portfolio submission.
Midterm Review Project
Assignment Overview
Research and create a PowerPoint presentation, a 5-8 minute video, or a traditional, written research report on one of the topics below. When complete, submit it as a portfolio Item in the lesson titled: Art History B Midterm Submission.
Due Date: Submit this project in the lesson titled: Art History B Midterm Submission.
Topic Selection: You may select any of the topics listed below for your PowerPoint slide show, video or written report. You can view the rubric for each topic by clicking the link at the end of the description. Once you have made your topic selection, refer to the corresponding rubric to guide you as you write and create your portfolio submission.
- Play the role of a tour guide and describe the Parthenon. Include historical background and location information as well as architectural characteristics. Click the link to view the Parthenon Tour Guide Rubric. (this would make a great video)
- Compare the styles of the Archaic and Classical periods of Greek sculpture. Cite specific artworks to help illustrate your comparison. Click the link to view the Archaic and Classical Greek Sculpture Rubric.
- Much is made of the temples and public buildings of ancient Greece, for good reason. But what were the houses of the average Greek citizen like? You will have to do some outside research for this topic. Include architectural descriptions and historical background information. Click the link to view the Ancient Greek Homes Rubric.
- Who is Alexander the Great and how did he influence the rise of Hellenism? Include biographical information and specific examples of Hellenistic art and influence. Click the link to view the Alexander the Great Rubric. Remember, it is ART HISTORY--not a biography of this person.
- Name and describe the Greek column orders. Describe each column order in detail. This means the description includes all parts of a column, including the base, shaft, capital, etc. Specific examples of buildings and columns should be included. You should also include information found in the Ten Books of Architecture discussed in Lesson 2 and other outside sources if necessary. Click the link to view the Greek Column Orders Rubric.
- Describe how the Greek gods and goddess were portrayed in Greek sculpture. Why were they portrayed this way? In what periods of sculpture do they appear? Cite specific works of art to help illustrate your descriptions. Click the link to view the Gods and Goddesses in Greek Sculpture Rubric.
- Select one of the three famous Hellenistic sculptures discussed in Unit 1 and explain how it exemplifies the Hellenistic style. Click the link to view the Hellenistic Sculpture Rubric.
- ANY topic that you would like as long as it can be considered Art History. In which case, keep in mind the guide in the lesson and let me know what your topic is so I can use a similar rubric.