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Research Paper #2 of 2 > Final



Found in our text:
Art, A Brief History by Stokstad and Cothren p. 162

Subject: 
The Mosaic Floor of the Beth Alpha Synagogue. Marianos and Hanina, Ritual Object, Celestial Diagram, and Sacrifice of Isaac from Galilee, Israel.
** You can find quite a bit of research information on this particular subject on the internet.  
You will need to include at least two extra sources beyond our text.

Date: 6th century CE

What is in your essay?
1. 

i. Where did it come from? 
Who made it? 
What are its materials? 
How was it made? 
#1 Assessment worth > 20%

2. Explain the mosaic's cultural significance 
#2 Assessment worth > 20%

3. Explain how these specific formal elements are operating in the mosaic
i. Line (including overall composition and contour lines)
ii. Space
iii. Color
iv. Repetition
#3 Assessment worth > 40%

4. Compare the ancient mosaic work to ONLY the formal elements and principles of design found in the lower image of the Contemporary black, white and gray ceramic floor tile shown here.



 Explain the comparisons thoroughly. 
Remember, most of your research and text will be devoted to the ancient mosaic work.

Place both image examples in your paper. 
#4 Assessment worth > 10%

5. Construct your 1,500-word essay with excellent writing mechanics.  
At the end of your essay type in: 
Word Count = appropriate # --- 
BEFORE Works Cited page.
#5 Assessment worth > 10%

Research Paper #2 of 2 due TH MAY 09                                                                                                  

Hardcopy and electronic copy sent as a Word.doc (only) by 9:00 am the morning of MAY 09th.  Hardcopy handed in at 11:00 am.
    

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