Instruction
CHOSE EITHER PROMPT ONE OR TWO NOT BOTH:)
Compose a written response of 1200-1500 words that fully answers the question(s) asked for one of the prompts listed below. This essay should represent your personal reaction and opinions related to the material (philosophy, art, literature, religion) covered in the course with emphasis on social, historical and cultural relevance. If you include quoted or paraphrased information in your response, you must properly cite and reference the original source(s) using MLA Style.
Prompt 1
In what ways did late-16th-century artists rebel against the Classical standards of the Renaissance? What political, social or religious factors influenced these aesthetic changes? Include specific examples of visual art, literature, architecture and/or music in your response.
Prompt 2
Consider the role of patronage in governing the styles of Northern and Italian Renaissance art. Who were the major patrons of the arts in both regions, and how did their patronage influence the dominant styles and themes within art and music?