Western Art History Approaches: “The Female Figure in Western Art”

• Examine how the female figure has been represented in western art history, beginning in prehistoric art and through the fourteenth century. • Though this essay is required for any student with a grade of B or lower, this assignment cannot hurt a student's grade. This assignment can only add a potential 200 points. • Students who have a grade of 90/A or higher are not required to complete this assignment. (A grade of 89.# will NOT be rounded up) Instructions: **Recommended to have 3 examples of the female figure from prehistoric to 14th century • Build your discussion on specific works of art, using visual and historical analysis. • Please refer to “Guide: Writing a Formal Analysis”.