Iconography term paper

This discussion forum is about 15th century art in Northern Europe with a focus on iconography (subject matter) and historical context. Click Rubrics left for a new Discussion Rubric that includes recommended length and criteria. Remember it is not the length per se but the quality of your discussion post that counts. Part 1 – Module 3 investigates the integration of religious and secular concerns in book illustrations altarpiece paintings portraiture and even sculpture. It also examines the rising importance of wealthy individuals commissioning portraits as well as the development of new media such as oil paints and printing. Select one of the following questions and write a paragraph response that describes a specific work of art its iconography and historical context. Remember to tell us the artist’s name the title of the art (in italics) the date and the country where it was made. Part 2 – In your reply to a classmate remember “I like your post” or “great example” are not sufficient. You can expand on the description they gave with another example or additional information. Alternatively consider how these issues are different today. Think about ways in which art or American society does or does not integrate religion into daily life. Discuss how portraits themselves and who has them have changed since the 15th century. Comment on the similarities and differences between the invention of printing and the digital revolution with regard to how people communicate. Discuss an art work that illustrates how Northern European artists sought to integrate religious and secular concerns. What in the iconography and historical context supports this world view? Examine the painting by Jan van Eyck Giovanni Arnolfini and His Bride 1434 as well as the excerpts by Panofsky and Jardine in the slide lecture. What do you think the meaning of the portrait is? Which author do you agree with and why? Use both iconography and historical context to support your interpretation. Select a specific print describe its iconography and explain the impact of printed images in the historical context of 15th century Europe. Discuss an art work that illustrates how Northern European artists sought to integrate religious and secular concerns. What in the iconography and historical context supports this world view?Examine the painting by Jan van Eyck Giovanni Arnolfini and His Bride 1434 as well as the excerpts by Panofsky and Jardine in the slide lecture. What do you think the meaning of the portrait is? Which author do you agree with and why? Use both iconography and historical context to support your interpretation.Select a specific print describe its iconography and explain the impact of printed images in the historical context of 15th century Europe.