Read the Oration On the Dignity of Man
Your thesis should be:
Pico in the Oration on the Dignity of Man, argues that man is great because _____.
This work of art expresses the same belief.
Write an one to two page paper proving your thesis, through the utilization of formal analysis.
The work that you feel expresses the same belief as Pico's thesis, must be a piece that will not be discussed in class, and is an Italian early renaissance piece (1425-1485).
Avoid Leonardo Da Vinci , as he does not work within this period as an Italian Early Renaissance Artist.
What is Pico's Thesis in the Teacher's Opinion?
Man is great, because man has free will.
As in the will for man to do, be, and become anything, divine or otherwise.
Teacher's Description of the Assignment From Canvas
1) Read this Excerpt from Pico
2) State Pico's thesis
3) Pick a work of art, not covered in lecture, that you believe expresses Pico's thesis. The work of art must be ITALIAN Early Renaissance dating between 1425-1485.
4) Prove through formal analysis that this work of art expresses Pico's thesis.
5. Your paper should be 1-2 pages, typed, double spaced.
Note: Due Date is Moved to Thursday June 9th
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