Last Summer Assignment 2012

Hello!

This is the last summer assignment and will be turned in on paper typed, on Tuesday, September 4th in class.

Write a comparison between:

• Raphael, The Deposition of Christ, Gospels Page 327

• Caravaggio, Deposition in the Sepulchre, Gospels Page 328

Some Notes:

• There are two techniques we'll practice in writing comparisons:
• "Lumping"
• With this method, you basically just write a full analysis of one work followed by a full analysis of the other work.  You make almost all direct comparisons when discussing the second work. Your paragraphs/sections are divided by which work you're talking about.
• "Splitting"
• In this technique you talk about both works simultaneously highlight different features and making direct comparisons between them.  Your paragraphs/sections are divided by features such as composition, space, etc.
• You can use either method for this essay.
• You should use primarily formal analysis, but subject can be important.
• There is no length requirement, but be as thorough as possible!
• Describing the artists/periods is key in this comparison. This will help you comprehend the differences in the formal elements of these two works. Do some research!

Email me any questions. Good luck and congratulations for sticking it out this summer! See you all soon :)

Sincerely,
Mr. Clarke