he Project: You are to locate each item and present both a picture of it and a written explanation. You are to rewrite – in your own words an explanation of piece and answer the question listed. SAFE ASSIGN WILL BE USED for plagiarism. Provide a photo of each with a written explanation. Images from the Museum’s website must be used. Present your findings as a PDF in a power point, word doc. etc. format. 1) This project begins with research. Using the library, art history books, and the Internet look up each of the words and subjects listed below. Make appropriate notes so that you will know what you are looking for at the museum. 2) Next, study the website of Metropolitan Museum. Study the maps and the collection. Looking for art that will demonstrate your knowledge of the artists, vocabulary and concepts listed. 3) You must include everything on the list. 4) Each label must be at least 5 – 7 sentences. 5) 5) Submit a separate 1 page formal analysis paper on one work of art of your choice. Use the Museum’s website for essays. DO NOT USE RANDOM GOOGLE SEARCHES. Below is exactly what the label should include along with your written paragraph. The title of the work of art. The name of the culture (or artist) that made it. When it was made. The material of which it is made. THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART Egypt: Mastaba—what was it used for? Sculpture of husband and wife – ex. Tradionally placed in Old Kingdom tombs to preserve the ka. Describe the body language and style of the couple. Find Queen Hatshepsut – who was she and why was she important? An image from the Amarna Galleries – What sets this style apart from tradional Egyptian art? Find a Canopic jar lid. What was this used for? Temple of Dendur – How did the states obtain the temple? Obtain a photo of either Horus the Falcon and describe his purpose or Bastet the cat goddess and explain their purpose. Choose one. Find an example of a coffin. Explain the function of the coffin and the artwork depicted on it and what period is it from? The Ancient Near East: Find an example of a cylinder seal – what is it used for? Locate the wall with the Striding Lion from Processional Way to the Ishtar Gate. Why is this an important piece of architecture from this period? Obtain a photo of a sculpture made of copper – hint it is similar to the Head of an Akkadian Ruler. Find the Lammasu sculpture. Where is it located in the Museum? How does this relate to its original purpose? Composite animals were a popular motif in this culture. Find an example of one and explain its purpose. Greek and Roman Galleries: Locate the Cycladic Harp Player. Find the Geometric Krater. What is the scene depicted on the vase? What was it used for? Locate the Metropolitan Kouros figure. What is a kouros figure? Show an example of a Greek athlete in a contrapposto stance. What is contrapposto? Find an example of interior Roman wall painting. What style is it? Take a photo of a bust that you find interesting. Explain why. Locate the Old market woman. What style and period is she from? What do you think of her size? Find an example of a sarcophagus. What is it used for? The Middle Ages: Find an example of an ivory carving. What was it used for? Find an example of an illuminated manusсrіpt. What is it? What is an illuminated manusсrіpt? Find a tapestry. What is its iconography? Find a depiction of Christ on the Cross or a statue of the Virgin Mary and Christ Child. Why did you choose this piece? Find an altarpiec
