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#2 Student Paper examples

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    The Jewel cover of the Lindau Gospels (front and back respectively)  circa 780-880 CE. Created under the commission of Charlemagne and Charles the Bald ​ The Jewel cover of the Lindau Gospels is very symbolic and intricate work of art itself, apart from the illuminated manuscript. It has a very intriguing historical background that includes a vast variety of different cultures.  The cultural context of the Jewelled cover has a great deal to do with the actual creation of it, and the art that is depicted on it.  The cover also implements many of the principles and elements of design . There are vast historical and cultural backgrounds behind this Jewel cover of the Lindau Gospels.   The cover  was created  in different parts, in different regions, and at different times. The back cover was the first part to be made. It was created in the late 700’s,  most likely around  784  during  Bishop  Virgilius ’ time...
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Multi Media Student Analytical Presentations -- Scheduled for the End of the Term

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Thinking back to the beginnings of our class together and  Stokstad's  introduction "Starter Kit" in our text, we have become familiar with how to deconstruct and analyze any piece of visual work, whether ancient or made yesterday.   This is an opportunity for you to put your skills together and demonstrate the knowledge gleaned and present it in a class setting.  Similar to your essay assignments, you will create a comparative analysis between two forms.  Process Part ONE 1. Select one image from our text from Chapter 1 through Chapter 8. NOTE:  You may not use my examples, nor any of the student examples noted below.  2. Your second image is to be found from the world of images made in the last century, between 1918 - 2018 They may be similar in  subject matter   or  solely in their  formal qualities. Part TWO Making use of the  formal elements and principles of design,  speak about the c...
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