Compare and contrast The Birth of the Virgin by Lorenzetti (Proto Renaissance) with Birth of Venus by Botticelli (Italian Early Renaissance) in 1000 words essay. Include an introduction with a thesis statement and: 1. Cultural context of both artworks/ period style (politics, society, religion, etc.) 2. Stylistic characteristics of both artworks/ period style. When discussing culture and style your essay should address how the cultural context informs the stylistic characteristics of that period. You should also incorporate art historical vocabulary from the modules when discussing stylistic characteristics. 3. Subject matter of both artworks. (story/narrative, what’s going on in the artwork?) 4. Function and possible meaning (symbolism/ iconography) of both artworks 5. Similarities and differences between the two. What makes this a good comparison? 6. Conclusion should recap thesis, include important conclusions or insights about the artwork and the artist or culture which produced it and discuss why you chose to write about the artwork. 7. Documentation of sources: in-text references or footnotes and a bibliography. Using and referencing at least three sources outside of the course is REQUIRED. Please see attachment for information on good sources and how to search.
