Innovation and Religious Expression in Art

• Select four works of art or architecture described in the tutorials; two that exemplify innovation and two that exemplify religious expression.
• Put the works in an appropriate historical context, two in the context of innovation and two in the context of religious significance.

These are the two works art that exemplify innovation that I selected to write:

-The Pantheon – Rome, Italy

-Florence Cathedral – Florence, Italy

These are the two works art that exemplify religious expression that I selected to write:

-Angkor Wat – Siem Reap, Cambodia

-Great Pyramid of Khufu – Giza, Egypt

I attached all 4 sources in PDF.

Please do not use any other sources besides the one I provided.

• Write the paper about the four works, following this basic structure:

1. Introduction (100-200 words): provide a broad overview of the paper, the claims you will defend, and the works of art you will describe.
2. Innovation (400-500 words): give the historical and cultural context for each of the works of art you have selected and describe how these works both emerged from existing traditions and introduced new ideas in either style or technology. Compare and contrast the two works.
3. Religious Expression (400-500 words): give the historical and cultural context for each of the works of art you have selected and describe how these works represent the religious ideals of the culture that produced them. Compare and contrast the two works.
4. Conclusion (100-200 words): Summarize your analysis and provide closure to the paper.

Please see rubric below:

-Innovations: Selection of Examples

Demonstrates a clear understanding of two chosen examples and their relevance to innovation.

-Innovations: Historical Context

Provides a comprehensive and insightful overview of the historical context surrounding the two chosen innovations, supported by citations that are accurate and refer to specific course material.

-Innovations: Analysis of Innovations

Provides a sophisticated analysis of how the chosen innovation builds upon past techniques or styles, demonstrating a deep understanding. The analysis is supported by citations that are accurate and refer to specific course material.

-Innovations: Comparative Analysis

Provides a highly insightful comparative analysis with a deep understanding of the similarities and differences in their expression of innovation.

-Religious Expression: Selection of Examples

Selects two exemplary works of art or architecture that represent a wide range of cultures and religions.

-Religious Expression: Religious Values and Ideals

Provides a highly insightful analysis with a deep understanding of the religious values and ideals expressed by each work of art/architecture. The analysis is supported by citations that are accurate and refer to specific course material.

-Religious Expression: Cultural Context

Provides a thorough explanation of the cultural context of each example with insightful connections between culture, religion, and the artwork/architecture. The explanation is supported by citations that are accurate and refer to specific course material.

-Religious Expression: Comparative Analysis

Provides a highly insightful comparative analysis with a deep understanding of the similarities and differences in the examples’ expressions of religious values.

-Introduction and Conclusion

Both the introduction and conclusion are exceptionally clear, effectively set up the assignment, and provide a comprehensive summary of the analysis.

-Conventions

There are almost no errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization; all length and formatting requirements are met.