AP Art History 2018-2019

Sketchbook Comparison Assignment #2

Assigned: Monday, October 15
Due: Friday, November 9

Theme (s): War and conflict, History and Memory, Point-of-View, Narrative, Power
(public monuments), artist’s role in history based art

Focus Question: Compare and contrast Maya Lin’s Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial, 1981-
83, with Trajan’s Column from ancient Rome, dedicated 112 CE. How do both works
being situated outdoors affect the viewing experience of the audience? Explain the
ways in which each artist approaches the telling of the story and how point-of-view
suggests the impact of the political or social ideology at the time.
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Sketchbook Comparison Assignment
Content guide/grading rubric - for Assignment #2
_____ Analysis connects the art prior to its historical context

_____ Style and technique are analyzed and discussed for/about each work

_____ Responses addresses the central question:

(describes the purpose/function of each work; location of each work; artist’s point
of view about the art and its impact on relevant artistic, social, political, cultural
issues of the time.)

_____ Quality of argument in support of the pivotal points with specificity

_____ Analysis address period works in comparison to each other.

_____ Evidence of overall balance between visual and written information

_____ Incorporation of alternate views of the artwork - photos, drawings, charts, etc.:
(are they helpful in enhancing understanding and meaning of the work?)

_____ Degrees of innovation and clarity of the overall page layout design
(includes effective use of color, placement of images, directional arrows, etc.)

_____ Evidence of investment of time, effort and thought put into the assignment

_____ Use of three (3) research sources, documented and properly cited
(includes both primary & secondary source(s), if possible or relevant)

Key: 4 = Excellent (A) 3.5 = Good 3 = Fair 2.5 = Poor

(A=36-40) (B=32-35) (C=28-31) (D=24-27)

- worth 40 Points