Ara Pacis Augustae and Bayeux Tapestry artworks Symbolism Analysis Paper
- research the two artworks to determine (repeat for both artworks) :
- who created it and when
- used in the artwork
- the historical event, movement, or time period the artwork is associated with
- how the artwork is related to the historical event, movement, or time period
- Does it serve as a historical record of an event, movement, or time period?
- Does it function as commentary about the event, movement, or time period?
- Was it created to commemorate an event, movement, or time period?
- Was it used in the course of the event or movement?
- compare and contrast the two artworks selected. Then, prepare a collaborative presentation, including images of the artworks analyzed, that answers the following questions:
- What artworks did your group research and who created them?
- What events, movements, or time periods are associated with the works?
- How are the artworks related to the historical events, movements, or time period?
- What symbolism is present? How does it connect the event, movement, or time period?
- How is each work similar?
- How is each work different?