Research Paper #2
Chi Rho Iota page from
The Book of Kells
Iona, Scotland
Late 8th or Early 9th century
Oxgall inks and pigments on vellum
approx. 13" x 9.5"
Collection: The Board of Trinity College, Dublin, IR
RE: Stokstad's Art History, 5th Edition, page 428
The essay should be well developed, thoughtful and analytical in nature.
It should be at minimum 1,200 words
It should be typed and double spaced
It should include an image of the two dimensional work
It should be at minimum 1,200 words
It should be typed and double spaced
It should include an image of the two dimensional work
The essay should bring in excellent descriptive support of how the elements are operating in this particular work of art.
The essay should bring in excellent research information regarding the cultural context and why it was made of this particular work of art.
The essay should include a works cited page.
Standards of Grading
Grade assessment distribution
80% of overall grade goes towards content description of how the formal elements of the above work of art are operating in the two dimensional form.The essay should bring in excellent research information regarding the cultural context and why it was made of this particular work of art.
The essay should include a works cited page.
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| DETAIL: Chi Rho Iota page from
The Book of Kells
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Standards of Grading
ESSAY # 2 / 2 Standards for grading 1,200 word minimum, double spaced
Essay contains performance accomplishment:
A Quality = Surpasses Standards. A stellar performance
B Quality = Occasionally meets standards appropriately, a good performance
C Quality =. Approaches and meets some standards adequately, an average performance
D Quality = May meet some standards, however, not near enough to meet them adequately
F Quality = Does not meet the standards
DETAIL: Chi Rho Iota page from
The Book of Kells
1. Historical and cultural context the work was produced in.
- Why was it produced?
- Who created it?
2. The artistic form
- How was it created?
- What materials were used?
3. What is the symbolic / concept significance of the form?
4. Thoroughly discuss the principles and elements of design including: LINE, COLOR, PATTERN, SPACE and overall compositional balance --- this area is worth 30%
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| DETAIL: Chi Rho Iota page from
The Book of Kells
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10% of overall grade towards the essay's mechanics of writing. The essay's structure is well organized, transitions are smooth, grammar is excellent, and includes the addition of image with proper labeling. Essay is coherent and illustrates excellent technical control of the author.
DUE: During First Final Exam Block = TUES DEC 12 at 3:00
DUE: During First Final Exam Block = TUES DEC 12 at 3:00