ARTH218 –HIGH RENAISSANCE AND MANNERISM

Guidelines to the mid-term

The mid-term exam will take place on March 17 in class (WHL006, 12:30-1:45). It will comprise the material covered from Feb. 8 to March 15. The exam will consist of:

· A slide identification section: you will be shown 5 images that we have discussed in class. You must state exact author, title, and date, and give a short explanation on the particular stylistic/technical features of this piece (10 marks for each image: 2 for each identification item; 4 for the explanation). Each image will be shown for 4 min.

(50 marks in total; 20 min. for this section)

· One essay question: From two options, you will choose one question. Please, use an essay format for this section (always write full sentences -- point form answers are not allowed in this portion of the exam).

Example of an essay question:

Using as a point of departure the following paintings:

· Michelangelo’s Delaware Madonna

· Raphael’s Old College Madonna

Compare and contrast the style of each master. Discuss how these paintings reflect broader ideological issues of the particular historical period in which they were created.

(50 marks; 50 min. for this section)