Due Date: 11:59 pm EST Sunday of Unit 7
Points: 100
Overview:
Throughout the Middle Ages, artistic and architectural achievements rise from several
monotheistic traditions. Considering the expansion of these artistic achievements,
describe how each time period from Units 6 and 7 created unique approaches to art and
architecture.
Instructions:
In your reflective paper, you will include examples of artwork from your textbook and
use them to support your ideas. Your paper should include the following topics in this
order:
• Paragraph 1: Introduction
• Paragraph 2: Islamic Art
o Discuss Islamic Art. Describe the art formally by considering materials,
balance, movement, etc. Use an example of art from the textbook to
support your ideas.
• Paragraph 3: Early Medieval Art
o Discuss Early Medieval Art. Examine similarities and differences with that
of Islamic Art. Describe the art formally by considering materials,
composition, color, etc. Use an example of art from the textbook to
support your ideas.
• Paragraph 4: Romanesque Art
o Describe the art formally by considering materials, balance, movement,
etc. Use an example of art from the textbook to support your ideas.
• Paragraph 5: Gothic Art
o Examine similarities and differences with that of Romanesque Art.
Describe the art formally by considering materials, composition, color, etc.
Use an example of art from the textbook to support your ideas.
• Paragraph 6: Conclusion
ART101– Art History I
Unit 7 Assignment: Reflection Paper- The Art of the Middle Ages
As a reflective paper, you are not required to write in the third person. Rather, use this
opportunity to share your reactions to the artistic progression through the ages. All other
APA formats are required, including a cover page and reference page.
Requirements:
• Submit a Word document in APA format.
• At least 3 pages in length, excluding the Title and Reference pages.
• Textbook reference plus a minimum of 2 other course resources.
Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated before
you write and again after you write.
Evaluation Rubric for Unit 7 Assignment
CRITERIA Deficient Needs
Improvement
Proficient Exemplary
0-7 points 8-10 points 11-12 points 13 points
Paragraph 1:
Introduction
The introduction is
missing or poorly
presented.
The introduction is
present but is
missing key details.
The introduction is
present but is
missing minor
details.
The introduction is
fully and clearly
defined and
presented,
including all details.
Paragraph 2:
Islamic Art
The topic missing
or poorly
presented.
The topic is present
but is missing key
details. The artwork
example may or
may not be accurate
for the period.
The topic is present
but is missing minor
details. The artwork
example is
accurate for the
period.
The topic is fully
and clearly defined
and presented,
including all details.
The artwork
example is
accurate for the
period.
Paragraph 3:
Early Medieval
Art
The topic is
missing or poorly
presented.
The topic is present
but is missing key
details. The artwork
example may or
may not be accurate
for the period.
The topic is present
but is missing minor
details. The artwork
example is
accurate for the
period.
The topic is fully
and clearly defined
and presented,
including all details.
The artwork
example is
accurate for the
period.
Paragraph 4:
Romanesque
Art
The topic is
missing or poorly
presented.
The topic is present
but is missing key
details. The artwork
example may or
may not be accurate
for the period.
The topic is present
but is missing minor
details. The artwork
example is
accurate for the
period.
The topic is fully
and clearly defined
and presented,
including all details.
The artwork
example is
accurate for the
period.
Paragraph 5:
Gothic Art
The topic is
missing or poorly
presented.
The topic is present
but is missing key
details. The artwork
example may or
may not be accurate
for the period.
The topic is present
but is missing minor
details. The artwork
example is
accurate for the
period.
The topic is fully
and clearly defined
and presented,
including all details.
The artwork
example is
accurate for the
period.
Paragraph 6:
Conclusion
The conclusion is
missing or poorly
presented.
The conclusion is
present but is
missing key details.
The conclusion is
present but is
missing minor
details.
The conclusion is
fully and clearly
defined and
presented,
including all details.
CRITERIA Deficient Needs
Improvement
Proficient Exemplary
0-2 points 3-4 points 5 points 6 points
Resources No textbook or
other resources
provided.
Textbook and/or 1
additional resource.
Textbook plus 2
additional
resources.
Textbook plus 2
resources.
Length Less than 3 pages N/A N/A At least 3 pages
0-5 points 6-7 points 8-9 points 10 points
Clear and
Professional
Writing and
APA Format
Errors impede
professional
presentation;
guidelines not
followed.
Significant errors
that do not impede
professional
presentation.
Few errors that do
not impede
professional
presentation.
Writing and format
are clear,
professional, APA
compliant, and
error-free.