In-Class Presentation
Students will give a presentation on their object to the rest of the class. These will be short, 10-minute presentations using PowerPoint or similar. Students are required to conduct in-depth research on the object in order to place it into its broader historical context, addressing issues of function and use, iconography, and social, religious, and artistic significance, as relevant. (Divide into caregories in slides)
The power point I have to do is on The Birth of Venus. I will paste a picture of the work. You should decribe what the print actually depicts. Its the bieth of venus, what is the story of the actual story of the birth of venus?
General information about the work of art (title, date, period, medium, as appropriate).
Description/visual analysis of the work of art
Scholarly analysis based on research you have done about the topic. Information may include function and use; social, religious, and/or artistic significance; or other topics, as relevant.
Footnotes or endnotes
Bibliography
Clearly labeled illustrations of any works of art discussed (from Google images, etc.)
Last slide should be a bibliography of sources used
Graded on:
Evidence of research on topic and appropriate use of sources
Thoughtful reflection on topic
Oral presentation skills (articulateness, volume, liveliness, etc.)
Clarity of presentation (organization, use of images, etc.)
