Discuss Ancient Rome. Describe the development of government system; territorial advances; religion; position of women; cultural characteristics as exemplified through visual arts.

Argue whether photography is/should be considered an “art” on par with painting, sculpture, and architecture. Discuss your thoughts on this, using examples.

Describe the phenomenon of Renaissance (1350-1550).     What was the Renaissance?     Where were the centers of Early and High Renaissance located and why?  What were its principal characteristics?             What caused the Renaissance?          How did the culture of the Renaissance differ from the culture of the Middle Ages?         What was Renaissance humanism?       What were the principal accomplishments of Renaissance culture? Who were some of the major artists, writers, and thinkers of the Renaissance and what were some of their most famous works?    

According to the 2024 Report to the Nations published by the ACFE this size of organization has the highest percentage of frauds reported but has the lowest amount of median loss.  

Compare and contrast 3 statues of David by Michelangelo, Donatello, and Verrocchio; identify the author of each. Consider style, iconography, and context.  (For iconography, read the biblical story below the images) 7.png10(2).jpg11.png Biblical account for question # 3: New International Bible 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 38-51 32 David said to Saul, “Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight him.” 33 Saul replied, “You are not able to go out against this Philistine and fight him; you are only a boy, and he has been a fighting man from his youth.” 38 Then Saul dressed David in his own tunic. He put a coat of armor on him and a bronze helmet on his head. 39 David fastened on his sword over the tunic and tried walking around, because he was not used to them.       “I cannot go in these,” he said to Saul, “because I am not used to them.” So he took them off. 40 Then he took his staff in his hand, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag and, with his sling in his hand, approached the Philistine. 41 Meanwhile, the Philistine, with his shield bearer in front of him, kept coming closer to David. 42 He looked David over and saw that he was only a boy, ruddy and handsome, and he despised him. 43 He said to David, “Am I a dog, that you come at me with sticks?” And the Philistine cursed David by his gods. 44 “Come here,” he said, “and I’ll give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field!” 45 David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 46 This day the LORD will hand you over to me, and I’ll strike you down and cut off your head. Today I will give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. 47 All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and he will give all of you into our hands.” 48 As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him. 49 Reaching into his bag and taking out a stone, he slung it and struck the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. 50 So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. 51 David ran and stood over him. He took hold of the Philistine’s sword and drew it from the scabbard. After he killed him, he cut off his head with the sword.

Identify artwork pictured and the artist; name culture/period it belongs to; describe its characteristics. 13(2).jpg 

Compare and contrast 3 paintings of “Last Supper” by Da Vinci, Veronese, and Tintoretto; identify the author of each. Consider style, iconography, and context.  (For iconography, read biblical story below the images)15.png 14.png 16(2).jpg Biblical account for question # 3: Luke 22:7-23 7 Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. 8 Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.” 9 “Where do you want us to prepare for it?” they asked. 10 He replied, “As you enter the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him to the house that he enters, 11 and say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’ 12 He will show you a large upper room, all furnished. Make preparations there.” 13 They left and found things just as Jesus had told them. So they prepared the Passover. 14 When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. 15 And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.” 17 After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among you. 18 For I tell you I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” 19 And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 20 In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you. 21 But the hand of him who is going to betray me is with mine on the table. 22 The Son of Man will go as it has been decreed, but woe to that man who betrays him.” 23 They began to question among themselves which of them it might be who would do this.

Define ‘landscape painting’,name some artists, give examples of artwork.

Match the artists to their artwork:

Define ‘portrait’ and ‘self-portrait’, name some artists, give examples of artwork.