Ara Pacis Augustae and Bayeux Tapestry artworks Symbolism Analysis Paper

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  1. research the two artworks to determine (repeat for both artworks) :
    • who created it and when
    • used in the artwork
    • the historical event, movement, or time period the artwork is associated with
    • how the artwork is related to the historical event, movement, or time period
      • Does it serve as a historical record of an event, movement, or time period?
      • Does it function as commentary about the event, movement, or time period?
      • Was it created to commemorate an event, movement, or time period?
      • Was it used in the course of the event or movement?
  1. compare and contrast the two artworks selected. Then, prepare a collaborative presentation, including images of the artworks analyzed, that answers the following questions:
    • What artworks did your group research and who created them?
    • What events, movements, or time periods are associated with the works?
    • How are the artworks related to the historical events, movements, or time period?
    • What symbolism is present? How does it connect the event, movement, or time period?
    • How is each work similar?
    • How is each work different?