Question 1 (chpt 15):
Pablo Picasso exalted the artwork of the Romans over the Greeks, saying “With the Greeks there’s always an aesthetic element. I prefer the virile realism of Rome, which doesn’t embellish. The truthfulness of Roman art–it’s like their buildings, but all the more beautiful in their genuine simplicity.”
Do you agree or disagree with Picasso?
Compare and contrast sculptural and/or architectural examples from both Greek and Roman periods to illustrate your preference.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtKgfS1QwLk
Question 2 (chpt 16):
Consider the scale of medieval structures dedicated to various forms of worship. What does this scale say and have to do with the context and perceptions of a divine creator during this period?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Odtoyhc6tEM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4zQnNLRW3w