Two questions essay
Question 1
Select either Pontormo’s "Deposition"
OR Parmigianino’s "Madonna of the Long Neck"
Paragraph 1: What aspects of the work characterize the
Mannerist style? Chose at least 2-3.
Paragraph 2: How does your chosen work depart from the
Classical norms of the High Renaissance?
Please indicate which painting you chose for this essay
Question 2
Please make a comparison analysis between Velaquez, "La
Meninas" and the 20′ century painter Picasso. (we will study
him in Chapter 32-Modern Era) Below is a link from the
Guggenheim Museum use it as a reference but I don’t want
you to copy and paste passages from the text. Instead, I want
you to take some time and really "look." Discuss the following:
A. Describe the color palettes between each of the
works–what emotions are evoked within each
painting?
B. Choose a specific figure or group of figures and
compare them; consider placement in the
composition; depth or lack of depth, idealized vs
abstract
C. Share one or two sentences of your looking
experience of Picasso’s "Las Meninas." Describe
your reaction to this "modernist" view of the Roval
family. Include the choice Picasso made to position
the canvas horizontally versus vertically.