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Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the “Assignment Format” page for specific format requirements.

Part A        In this first portion of the assignment you are asked to analyze the iconography of the artworks listed below. Defined in the textbook, iconography is an understanding of the subject matter and symbols of an artwork (Stokstad and Cothern, 2017, pg. 7).  Based on your understanding of the cultures and time periods you have encountered over the past 4 lessons of textbook readings, analyze the following artworks in terms of their iconography.

  1. Adam and Eve, Albrecht Dürer, 1504. Engraving. Located on page 357 of the textbook.
  2. The Founding of Tenochtitlan page from the Codex Mendoza, Aztec, 1545 CE. Located on page 411 of the textbook.
  3. The Crowned Head of a Yoruba Ruler, Nigeria, c. 12th-15th century. Located on page 432 of the textbook.
  4. Tar Beach, Faith Ringgold, 1988. Acrylic on canvas, and pieced cloth. Located on page 581 of the textbook.

Part B         Compare and contrast the function of the above works. Focus your analysis on how each artwork functioned spiritually and/or politically in their original context. Your discussion should include the importance of the artwork at the time of its creation for the viewer at that time. For instance, you could address issues such as, was the artwork used as a visual teaching of a concept, was it used as an historical record to document an event? Compare and contrast the function of the four artworks and distinguish the connections that can be made, pointing out patterns you find.

Conclude your essay with a short discussion on the use of symbols in the 21st century to communicate, applying what you learned regarding the use of symbolic imagery throughout the centuries of art studied in the past 4 weeks. (Think of advertising logos or emojis etc. when considering 21st century examples.)

Grading Rubric

Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.

CategoryExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryPoorUnacceptable
Part A: Analyze the iconography of the four provided artworks25 Points20 Points15 Points10 Points0 Points
Student provides a clear, logical description of the artworks and analysis of the iconography and symbolic meaning throughout each of the four artworks.Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of the artworks and analyzes some of the points of iconography and symbolic meaning throughout each of the four artworks, though the student may overlook 1 or 2 key points.Student provides some description of the artworks and analysis of the points of iconography and symbolic meaning throughout each of the four artworks. Student has overlooked 3-4 key points.Student provides a poor description of the artworks and/or misses several key points in their analysis of the iconography and symbolic meaning throughout each of the four artworks.Response does not meet any of the specified criteria.
Part B: Compare and contrast the four provided artworks using iconography to make connections for the art works25 Points20 Points15 Points10 Points0 Points
Student provides a clear, logical comparison of the four artworks, referring to the iconography of the works, and makes connections between the four artworks.Student provides a mostly clear, logical comparison of the four artworks and makes an attempt to reference iconography and connections between the four artworks.Student provides a weak or unclear comparison of the four artworks and may not include clear iconographic references.Student provides a poor comparison of four or fewer artworks and makes no attempt to include iconographic references.Response does not meet any of the specified criteria.
Part B: Conclusion discussing the use of symbols in our own culture to represent ideas25 Points20 Points15 Points10 Points0 Points
Student provides a thorough, logical conclusion addressing symbols in the 21st century and connections that can be made with any of the four artworks.Student provides a mostly clear and logical conclusion addressing some symbols in the 21st century and connections that can be made with any of the four artworks.Student provides a weak conclusion and may not address the use of symbols in the 21st century and/or the connections that can be made with any of the four artworks.Student provides a poor conclusion on the use of symbols in the 21st century and/or fails to make connections using any of the four artworks.Response does not meet any of the specified criteria.
Mechanics10 Points8 Points5 Points2 Points0 Points
Student does not make any errors in grammar or spelling, especially those that distract the reader from the content.Student makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.Student makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.Student makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.Response does not meet any of the specified criteria.
Format – APA Format, Citations, Organization, Transitions15 Points12 Points8 Points5 Points0 Points
The paper is written in proper APA and organizational format. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly. Excellent organization, including a variety of thoughtful transitions.The paper is written in proper format with only 1-2 errors. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible, and most are cited correctly. Adequate organization, includes a variety of appropriate transitions.The paper is written in proper format with only 3-5 errors. Most sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly. Essay is poorly organized, but may include a few effective transitions.The paper is not written in proper format. Many sources used for quotes and facts are less than credible (suspect) and/or are not cited correctly. Essay is disorganized and does not include effective transitions.Response does not meet any of the specified criteria.
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