FAPA 101 – Online
Module I Visual Art
Assignment 5:
Portraits Comparison Essay
Chamberlain/Combs
Portraits Comparison Essay
Instructions:
Research and write a paper containing a minimum of 750 words comparing and
contrasting two portraits from different artists.
Portraits selected should be from different time periods, and preferable from
different geographic areas (ie: 18th century France and 20th century New York, etc).
Please recall the definition of PORTRAIT: a painting, drawing, photograph, or
engraving of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders.
[consider using the OER Met Timeline link and search “portraits”; or consider sources
available in our OER textbook]
Consider this essay as an informal mid-term assessment for the class and what we have
covered thus far. This assignment carries a significantly higher point value (100) than
other assignments in the module.
Please feel free to use the class text or other class resources to assist you with vocabulary
and analysis (as indicated in requirements below) – you work should be a reflection of
concepts we have covered in the class thus far.
In your paper, you must:
1. Include the artist, title and year created for each work
2. Discuss elements that make up the genre and stylistics elements of each work
3. Evaluate any political, historic, social, or economic influences that reflect the artist or
their culture [hint: you will need to research the artists time period and geographic
location]
4. Compare and contrast each work
5. Express a personal reaction to each work
6. Include a minimum of two academically appropriate secondary sources in addition to a
reference of the primary source (work of art). Citations and bibliography must reflect
MLA format
7. Use appropriate writing mechanics (grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure,
etc.) AND word count (750+ words). Format essay using Times New roman, 12pt. font
with 1” margins.
8. Include jpg or file either before or after the essay or in separate file that provides
representation of the selected art work
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