Compare and Contrast Paper

For this assignment you will write a compare and contrast paper where you discuss two artworks. One artwork will be from a style/era we have discussed and one that is from a style/era that we have not discussed that is considered “the other”/non-western. Your paper should  include an  iconographic analysis that covers: history, interpretation, cultural-ideological meanings, and symbolisms of the artwork presented, and discuss any similarities or differences in regards to purpose, media, style, theme, subject. 

Style 1

Prehistoric, Ancient Near East, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Aegean, Ancient Greece, Etruscan, Ancient Rome 

Style 2

Mayan, Aztec, African, Asian (Japanese, Chinese, Indian, etc.)

Possible topics include:

1. Pyramids of Giza > Pyramids at Teotihuacan, Mexico 
2. Fertility figures (i.e. Venus of Willendorf) > Akua’ba dolls, Africa 
3. Concept of afterlife, Egypt > Concept of afterlife/cosmos, Aztec culture (Mexico)
4. Wall paintings from Ancient Aegean> Japanese ukiyo-e prints
5. Greek vases > Moche (Peru) ceramics 
6. Ancient Near East steles > Mayan (Central America) steles 
7. Book of the Dead (papyrus) Egypt > Mesoamerican codices, Mexico 
8. Prehistoric cave art > contemporary graffiti 
9. Ziggurat from Ur or Uruk > Asian Pagoda
10. Pompeii frescoes, Ancient Rome > Mexican muralism – los tres grandes 
11. Egyptian tomb art > Chinese Terracotta Warriors
12. Diplyon Krater, geometric art, Ancient Greece > Incan geometric patterned art, Peru 
13.  Coffin of King Tut, Egypt > sarcophagus of K’inich Janaab Pakal I (Pakal the Great), Palenque, Mexico
14. Greek Temple > Indian Stupa
15. Sculpture of Greek God > Asian Buddha sculpture/Indian God sculpture

You may use the links below or browse any other museum website to find your artworks:

1. The Met (Links to an external site.)
2. British Museum (Links to an external site.)
3. The Google Collection (Links to an external site.)

The Compare/Contrast Paper should include:

The essay should answer the question, "How are the objects similar?" and "How are the objects different?" The key to a good compare and contrast essay is to organize the paragraphs by theme where both works of art are discussed all the way through.  What are the themes?  Choose any of the formal qualities – such as style, material, size, use of line, texture, shape, etc. You also need to include a discussion of the objects’ functions and meanings. So what was the object used for?  Who used it?  Where was it originally located? Who was supposed to see or not see the works? 

**Remember, the most important thing is to discuss the works together. So for example, if you make a point that the materials are the same – both are made out of stone – you need to explain why that is important and talk about both works together.  Or if the subject matter is different – why is it different? what is being portrayed in each work?  

• A thesis statement (identifiable argument/main point) in the introduction paragraph. This statement should identify the significance of the comparison and how it contributes to a greater understanding and appreciation of both artistic styles.
• An Evaluation of the similarities and differences regarding form and style: Consider the significance of the differences in form and style and how it impacts the overall message.
• An Examination of context in order to examine how style and meaning relate to historical and social context.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Citation style: The paper must be written in correct Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) formatting.
• Times New Roman, size 12 font, double spaced
• Essay style: paper must be organized and written in complete Standard English sentences and include an introduction with a thesis statement, supporting arguments/evidence in your body paragraph, and a conclusion.
• Length: 3-5 pages of text. Pages with including images, bibliography, or title page do not count. (No title page is needed). 
• The paper must include images of the works of art with appropriate CMS image label, credit line, and in-text figure reference. Images of the selected artworks with CMS labels should be on a separate page from your text.
• Bibliography page listing your sources.
• Your paper should be submitted as Word Doc or a PDF online in Canvas.

**Writing Tips**

• Do not write in the first person. No "I this…" or "I that…". And stay a way from personalized feelings. There is no need to state why you chose the artwork.
• Your thesis should be specific to the overall point of your paper. I.E. Your thesis should not be a general statement like: "There are similarities and differences…."
• Think about the articles we have read in class. Keep your writing to an academic tone and pretend anyone could read your paper to gain knowledge.
• Do not say "In conclusion…." to start your conclusion paragraph. Your reader will understand that you are writing your conclusion paragraph.

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