• Find and embed one image of an Eastern artwork and one image of a Western artwork. *The Eastern world is comprised of nations in Asia including the Middle East, whereas the Western world refers to North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. *Be sure to cite the images in MLA format.
• It is strongly suggested to choose an image from the list below.
Eastern Artworks Western Artworks
Landscape in the style of Huang Gongwang
(Links to an external site.)
The Beeches
(Links to an external site.)
A Lady Playing the Tanpura
(Links to an external site.)
Parochialstrasse in Berlin
(Links to an external site.)
Page from a Dispersed Rasikapriya (Lover's Breviary)
(Links to an external site.)
Merry Company on a Terrace
(Links to an external site.)
Chiyoda Castle (Album of Men)
(Links to an external site.)
The Holy Family with Angels
(Links to an external site.)
Vesper Bell of the Temple of Great Buddha
(Links to an external site.)
Conversation Piece
(Links to an external site.)
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• Address the following in your written assignment:
- What are some distinguishing characteristics between Eastern and Western art?
o Be sure to use your selected artworks when discussing the distinguishing characteristics of Eastern and Western art.
For each of your example artworks identify how the artist has used the fundamentals of art to showcase characteristics of the culture. (Refer back to the Learning Activities: Two Dimensional lessons on the Fundamentals of Art: Elements and Principles in this unit.)