6th Year Art History work for mid-term break.

6th Year Students please answer the following questions.

Higher Level 2015 Q. 9

The "Gates of Paradise" in Florence illustrated below demonstrates Lorenzo Ghibertis (1378-1455)great skill as a Sculptor.
Discuss this statement with reference to one named panel from the doors. In your answer refer to subject matter,composition,perspective, and the treatment of the human figure
AND
Briefly describe and discuss one other named sculpture from the Early Renaissance period.
Illustrate your answer.


Guide for answering this question:
Introduction to your answer
1: discuss the term "Renaissance",how it came about and the great changes that came with it.
2: who was Lorenzo Ghiberti (short bio about him and his background)and how did he come about to design the doors
3:His time sculpting the doors, his subject matter,composition, perspective, and treatment of the human figure,( his personal style and technique, changes he made over the years and his influences)whatt he changed to the doors and what he kept earlier.
4: One other sculpture,here you could write about Andrea Pisano, and his personal style and technique, his influences, and how himself  influenced Ghiberti
5: Give a good conclusion to your answer referring back to the question asked.
6: Illustrate your answer with as many drawing as possible. Make sure they are well drawn and labeled clearly.


Higher Level  2014 Q. 1
It can be argued taht the most impressive early tombs in Ireland were passage graves.
Discuss this statement with reference to one named passage grave and two other types of named tombs from either Mesolithic or Neolithic periods. In your answer describe and discuss their structure, decoration,and location.
and
Briefly discuss what you know about the people who built these tombs and their spiritual beliefs.
illustrate your answer.



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