The artistic styles of Neoclassicism and Romanticism seem to be at polar opposites with each other for many reasons.
Rubric for Unit 5 Written Assignment
The artistic styles of Neoclassicism and Romanticism seem to be at polar opposites with each other for many reasons. The best example of their differences is in the artwork of one artist: Jacques-Louis David. David is classified as the epitome of Neoclassical art. However, his painting The Death of Marat is undeniably an example of Romanticism. Your task is to compare and contrast the Romantic style of David’s The Death of Marat with another of David’s Neoclassical paintings of your choice (you can use one from the slide presentation or search for another on your own: there are a lot out there!). Historical data is not necessary for this essay: this is another “tell me what you see” critique, using the knowledge you have acquired in deciphering artwork in this class.
| CRITERIA | Deficient
(0-5points) |
Proficient to Development Needed
(6-8 points) |
Exemplary to Proficient (9-10 points) | Points Earned
(100 points) |
| Overview of the topic.
25 points |
Does not provide an adequate overview or is missing | Overview is presented, though may not be clear or complete | Overview is clearly presented including all criteria outlined above | |
| Interpretation
25 points |
Missing major content areas, unable to compare content from Neoclassicism and Romanticism | Recognizes basic content from Neoclassicism and Romanticism | Critiques content from Neoclassicism and Romanticism | |
| Evaluation
25 points |
Fails to draw conclusions between content from Neoclassicism and Romanticism | Identifies some conclusions between content from Neoclassicism and Romanticism | Examines conclusions between content from Neoclassicism and Romanticism | |
| Presentation
10 points |
Misrepresents issues or draws faulty conclusions | Identifies or generalizes issues | Discusses issues thoroughly and shows intellectual honesty | |
| Evidence of learning outcomes
15 points |
Unclear or contradictory evidence of learning the styles of Neoclassicism and Romanticism | Some evidence of learning the styles of Neoclassicism and Romanticism | Complete evidence of learning all about Neoclassicism and Romanticism |