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Compare the Palette of Narmer to Stele of Naram Sin

Compare the Palette of Narmer to Stele of Naram Sin
30 points
Step #1
Look over the PowerPoint on how to critique art. It is brief but very important to completing this assignment… http://www.slideshare.net/artladysteffl/howto-formally-critique-art?related=1
Step #2
Examine the Stele of Naram Sin in chapter 2 and the Palette of Narmer in chapter 3.
Start with what you see…give a basic descriiption of each. Describe the compositional similarities or differences. One of the examples is two-sided, why? Are
both in a triangular type of composition? Where are the focal points of the works (which part of the imagery is most important)? They are both examples of
relief sculpture but what is the media (material) used in each and what is the general size of each work? This is descriiption phase of critique. What do you
SEE? 2 paragraphs (you’re discussing both pieces). 10 pts
Step #3
Now complete the reading and the lecture in the links below. Summarize the historical facts surrounding the works. Try to provide 3-5 facts/bits of
information on each of the pieces. What did you come across in your reading that was interesting? This is the analysis phase of critique. This should be at
least 2 paragraphs. 10 pts
Descriiption of Stele of Naram Sin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY79AuGZDNI
YouTube lecture on Palette of Narmer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqXg6FmqoHM
Step #4
What is the purpose of each of the works? Why were they made? How is their purpose or message similar and different? Then summarize the major
symbolism in each of the works. What do you think the meaning and symbolism is and what did you read to support those arguments? This is interpretation
and judgement phases. 2 paragraphs. 10 pts
In total, your paper should be about 1-1/2 pages long (single spaced). You do not have to number your responses but you do need to be sure to address each
of the questions to earn full points. If you use any other sources of information (not recommended) please site them in your paper.

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