Chapter 7
JEWISH, EARLYCHRISTIAN, ANDBYZANTINE ART
You must come up with a rap battle that explains the assignedpiece of art. To go along with this, you must create apresentation that someone will then rap to. You should focuson the different aspects and historical information containedin the book.
You will create a PowerPoint or Prezi that will follow alongwith the rap battle and its topics.
For instance, if you have the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassusyou can focus on the various panels. As you are rappingswitch back and forth between close-ups of the respectedslides.
RAP BATTLEJEWISH, CHRISTIAN, AND BYZANTINE,DAWG
Don’t ask or claim a topic, Athena!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mrs. Sutherland will assign them for you!!!!!!!!!!!
GROUPS
Catacomb Paintings – Villa Torlonia and Dura-Europos
Santa Sabina
Santa Constanza and the Sarcophagus
Old St. Peter’s Basilica
Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus
Galla Placidia and mosaics in it
Hagia Sophia
Church of San Vitale
Icons and Iconoclasm – Virgin and Child with Saints andAngels, Virgin of Vladimir, Old Testament Trinity
Church of the Dormition
TOPICS
Things to include:
Floor plans if appropriate
Images that are similar to the one assigned
Other images that are appropriate
You must also include images of modern art or people that resemblethe art or can tie in comedically
One person in each group is to record the 1 minute rap so I can viewthem when I return
You will present these next class
After you rap you will stay in front of the class and give a formalpresentation so the other students will understand the content.
You will have a quiz over Chapters 6 and 7 when I return
YOU HAVE ALL CLASS TO PREPARE A RAPAND THE APPROPRIATE POWERPOINT