EDCC Renaissance in Italy Raphael School of Athens & Neoplatonism Discussion Explain how Raphael’s, School of Athens is a very good example of the High Ren

EDCC Renaissance in Italy Raphael School of Athens & Neoplatonism Discussion Explain how Raphael’s, School of Athens is a very good example of the High Renaissance style in Italy. Make sure you discuss the subject matter and the artist’s use of the formal elements or the period stylistics (composition, line, color, etc.). Further, in detail please include a thorough explanation of the aesthetic philosophy of Neoplatonism and why “idealism” was so important. Then, conclude with some general statements about how the historical context gave rise to this style. The length is up to you, but usually this assignment generates 2.5-3.5 pages for successful essays.

Rubric

Summary Essay Rubric

Summary Essay Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCultural Context (belief systems)

3.0 pts

Student has fully explained the key components of the cultural context and how it may have had an effect of the art

2.0 pts

Student has partially explained some of the key components of the cultural context

1.0 pts

Student has inadequately explained some of the key components of the cultural context

0.0 pts

No mention of the cultural context

3.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVisual Characteristics (subject matter, visual analysis, cultural style, symbolism, significance of the medium, etc.)

4.0 pts

Student has fully explained and analyzed the sunbject matter, key visual qualities of the work, its symbolism and significance of the medium

3.0 pts

Student has almost fully explained and analyzed the key visual qualities of the work

2.0 pts

Student has partially explained and analyzed the key visual qualities of the work, its symbolism and significance of the medium

1.0 pts

Student has inadequately explained some of the key visual qualities of the work, its symbolism and significance of the medium

0.0 pts

No mention or a superficial coverage of the key visual qualities of the work.

4.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMeaning/Function of the work, and how this is connected to the context and visual characteristics

3.0 pts

Student has fully explained the function/meaning of the work and related this to the context and visual characteristics of the work. Any interpretation offer in lectures/readings have been summarized.

2.0 pts

Student has partially explained the function/meaning of the work and related this to the context and visual characteristics of the work. Any interpretation offer in lectures/readings have been summarized.

1.0 pts

Student has inadequately explained the function/meaning of the work and related this to the context and visual characteristics of the work. Any interpretation offer in lectures/readings have been summarized.

0.0 pts

No mention or a superficial coverage of the meaning/function has been given

3.0 pts

Total Points: 10.0