The following question should be answered in the 30 minute format of our AP Art Historey essays. The response is due no later than Monday, Feb. 22.
Remeber that that responses that answer the question directly will receive higher scores than those that simply list characterisitics or include irrelevant points. Be sure to organize or outline your response before the actual writing of the essay.
Essay Question:This question asks you to explore the stylisitic relationships between the form and content of figurative art.
How a culture is perceived is often expressed in depictions of the human figure. Choos two specific representations of the human body from different cultures. Only one of your choices may be from a European artistic tradition, the other example must come from a non-western culture (Egypt and Mesopotamia do not qualify). Discuss significant aspects of each culture that are revealed by the way in which the human body is depicted. (30 minutes)
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