Extra credit assignment

 I know the last test was challenging and covered A TON of (albeit similar-looking) art and architecture. Thus, I am offering an extra credit opportunity to bump up your test scores. This is a sample 30-minute essay question from an AP test. These 30-minute questions ask YOU to come up with examples of art or architecture to support your thesis/claim. Each question pertains to a specific overarching theme (the human figure, sacred space, power, etc) and asks you to identify one work from beyond the European tradition (we've covered: Near East, Egypt, China, Islam). Although this essay is not timed, do you best to follow AP guidelines for essay writing. This 1-2 page essay is due FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30.

30-Minute Essay Question Directions: You have 30 minutes to answer Question 1. Read the question and take a moment to think about what the question asks. You can receive full credit only by answers the question asked. Therefore, spend a few minutes organizing or outlining your response in the blank space provided above the questions. Notes in the black space will not be graded. Be sure to analyze each question carefully and choose appropriate examples. Identify your examples as fully as possible.

 Question 1: Virtually all of the world’s cultures have defined sacred spaces for religious purposes. The design and appearance of these spaces vary greatly. Fully identify two specific sacred spaces, at least one of which must be from beyond the European tradition. For each choice, discuss the relationship between the appearance of the space and its religious function.



p.s.  Finish reading Ch. 17 (p. 430-459), complete RG Ch. 17 and turn in Illuminated manuscript pages if you have not FOR WEDNESDAY.