Compare and contrast the historical art pieces, Augustus of Prima Porta and Bernardus Gelduinus, Christ in Majesty .

Analyze the ways art can affect or reflect cultural, political, and social issues.Draw conclusions about the artist or society which produced the artwork from the comparison.In other words: What thematic connection can you make between the two works of art that helps you better understand them or the culture they represent?

The Gothic period gave rise to the cult of Mary. – Why was this the case?

The Gothic period gave rise to the cult of Mary. – Why was this the case? – Discuss several specific representation of Mary to demonstrate how her role in Gothic society evolved. – How can different portrayals of the same subject have different connotations? – Why was the flying buttress important to Gothic religious architecture?2. – Select two of the following rulers and religious leaders and discuss the role they played as patrons of their culture’s art and architecture. – Compare and contrast their patronage. – How instrumental were they in the development of their culture’s visual language?