The following is a list of historical art periods you can choose from:
• Classical
• Middle ages
• Renaissance
• Mannerism
• Baroque
• Rococo
• Neoclassical
• Romanticism
• Realism
• Impressionism
• Post impressionism
• Cubism
• Dadaism
• Geometric abstraction
• Harlem Renaissance
• Surrealism
• Pop art
Task:
A. Choose two art periods from the list above and write a response to each of the following prompts (suggested length of 1–2 paragraphs per numbered prompt):
- Describe the earlier period. Your description should include the characteristics of the style, and historical conditions that may have contributed to the advent of this style.
- Describe the later period. Your description should include the characteristics of the style, and historical conditions that may have contributed to the advent of this style.
- Describe the relationship between the periods.
a. Explain the stylistic similarities or differences between the periods.
b. Explain one reason the later period continued or deviated from the artistic style and tradition of the earlier period.
- Describe the similarities or differences between two specific works, one from the earlier periodand one from the later period. Both works should be from the same discipline (music, visual art, architecture, or literature).
- Explain at least one specific way the later art period influenced the future art world (i.e., its artistic legacy, or stylistic influence).
Sample Solution