Midterm Project Assignment
Briefly explained: Create a 5-20 slide presentation about an ANCIENT ARTWORK or ART OBJECT.
There is a list but you are not required to stick to the list.
There is a list but you are not required to stick to the list.
1. The cave paintings of Altamira, Spain
2. The cave paintings of Lascaux, France
3. Animal carvings of Hohle Fels, Germany
4. Newgrange Passage Tomb and Entrance, Ireland*
5. Dolmen, Carnac, France*
6. Stonehenge, England
7. Royal Standard of Ur
8. Sumerian Bull's Head Lyre of Tomb of Paubi
9. Gudea of Lagash statue
10. Sumerian Statues from Tell Asmar
11. Inanna Female Head, from Uruk (Warka)
12. Warka Vase
13. Ram and Tree (Also called Ram in a Thicket), Offering Stand from Ur
14. Early Mesopotamian Ziggurats
15. Law Codex Stele of Hammurabi Susa
16. Victory Stele of Naram-Sin*
17. Openwork Plaque with a Sphinx at a Tree, Ivory from Nimrud
18. Human-Headed Winged Lion from Nimrud
19. Ishtar Gate
20. Double Bull Capital from Persepolis
2. The cave paintings of Lascaux, France
3. Animal carvings of Hohle Fels, Germany
4. Newgrange Passage Tomb and Entrance, Ireland*
5. Dolmen, Carnac, France*
6. Stonehenge, England
7. Royal Standard of Ur
8. Sumerian Bull's Head Lyre of Tomb of Paubi
9. Gudea of Lagash statue
10. Sumerian Statues from Tell Asmar
11. Inanna Female Head, from Uruk (Warka)
12. Warka Vase
13. Ram and Tree (Also called Ram in a Thicket), Offering Stand from Ur
14. Early Mesopotamian Ziggurats
15. Law Codex Stele of Hammurabi Susa
16. Victory Stele of Naram-Sin*
17. Openwork Plaque with a Sphinx at a Tree, Ivory from Nimrud
18. Human-Headed Winged Lion from Nimrud
19. Ishtar Gate
20. Double Bull Capital from Persepolis
I go down this list of items and your score is generated from these requirements. I highly recommend you make sure you put all of these points into the presentation. It may be hard to do in a mere 5 slides...
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This is a template for you to download and use if you would like
OR, you can also create it in Google Slides.
Here is the template for Google Slides |
Unit 2: Art at the Start: Early Civilization
Caves of Altimira |
Stonehenge |
Scandinavian Bronze and Stone Age
Rock Carvings in Tanum |
The Nordic Bronze Age |
The Tanum Petroglyphs in Sweden |
African Art History
Short video of African Art History. I can't post the actual video but only the link
Ziggurats of Mesopotamia
These predate the Pyramids and are made up of different materials. The insides are made of sun baked clay while the exterior is kiln fired clay and tiles.
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Art History Project for Spring Term
Art History B Project/Assignment
Create a PowerPoint presentation or a traditional, written research report on one of the topics below.
Topic Selection:
You may select any of the topics listed below for your PowerPoint slide show 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 slide show or report.
Create a PowerPoint presentation or a traditional, written research report on one of the topics below.
Topic Selection:
You may select any of the topics listed below for your PowerPoint slide show 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 slide show or report.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Roman Aquaduct
Greece: Gods and Glory
The World of Ancient Greece
A little History to set the stage:
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Greek Pottery
Greek sculpture styles
The Parthenon
Pre Columbian Art
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This is an interesting webpage about Pre Columbian art. The entire website is also good if you wanted to check other times in art history!
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Fall 2022
This Course Guide/Syllabus has a map of your course and a checklist of things you should do.
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Term 1 FALL Art History Portfolio (the ONLY one)
Topics for SelectionPlease select ONE of the following topics for your PowerPoint presentation.
(Prehistoric Art)
1. The cave paintings of Altamira, Spain
2. The cave paintings of Lascaux, France
3. Animal carvings of Hohle Fels, Germany
4. Newgrange Passage Tomb and Entrance, Ireland*
5. Dolmen, Carnac, France*
6. Stonehenge, England
(Sumerian Art and Architecture)
7. Royal Standard of Ur
8. Sumerian Bull's Head Lyre of Tomb of Paubi
9. Gudea of Lagash statue
10. Sumerian Statues from Tell Asmar
11. Inanna Female Head, from Uruk (Warka)
12. Warka Vase
13. Ram and Tree (Also called Ram in a Thicket), Offering Stand from Ur
14. Early Mesopotamian Ziggurats
(Assyrian & Neo-Babylonian)
15. Law Codex Stele of Hammurabi Susa
16. Victory Stele of Naram-Sin*
17. Openwork Plaque with a Sphinx at a Tree, Ivory from Nimrud
18. Human-Headed Winged Lion from Nimrud
19. Ishtar Gate
20. Double Bull Capital from Persepolis
*Those topics with astericks beside them are not found in the course, but are important works to that particular time period or culture, so they are additional options.
(Prehistoric Art)
1. The cave paintings of Altamira, Spain
2. The cave paintings of Lascaux, France
3. Animal carvings of Hohle Fels, Germany
4. Newgrange Passage Tomb and Entrance, Ireland*
5. Dolmen, Carnac, France*
6. Stonehenge, England
(Sumerian Art and Architecture)
7. Royal Standard of Ur
8. Sumerian Bull's Head Lyre of Tomb of Paubi
9. Gudea of Lagash statue
10. Sumerian Statues from Tell Asmar
11. Inanna Female Head, from Uruk (Warka)
12. Warka Vase
13. Ram and Tree (Also called Ram in a Thicket), Offering Stand from Ur
14. Early Mesopotamian Ziggurats
(Assyrian & Neo-Babylonian)
15. Law Codex Stele of Hammurabi Susa
16. Victory Stele of Naram-Sin*
17. Openwork Plaque with a Sphinx at a Tree, Ivory from Nimrud
18. Human-Headed Winged Lion from Nimrud
19. Ishtar Gate
20. Double Bull Capital from Persepolis
*Those topics with astericks beside them are not found in the course, but are important works to that particular time period or culture, so they are additional options.
Sumerian Art |
Possibly the most famous art from this era is The Standard of Ur
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This website can be used in your Portfolio if you are discussing Sumerian Art in your project.
Copy this citation in MLA format:
Sumerian Art - Explore the Important History of Sumer Art. https://artfilemagazine.com/sumerian-art/. |
The Ishtar Gate
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Ancient Egypt |
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King Tut |
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Valley of the Kings
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