What was the object used for? Who used it? Where was it originally located? Who was supposed to see or not see the works?

The Emperor Triumphant and The Justinian Mosaic

This assignment asks you to write a compare and contrast short essays. To see the pair side by side click here Download here. To read about the pair click on the links below.

The Emperor Triumphant ( https://smarthistory.org/barberini-ivory/ ) and The Justinian Mosaic ( https://smarthistory.org/san-vitale/ )

The comparison essay should answer the question, “How are objects similar?” and “How are objects different?” The key to a good compare and contrast essay is to organize the sentences by theme where both works of art are discussed all the way through. What are the themes? You can choose any of the formal qualities – such as style, material, size, use of line, etc. that you already read about in Assignment #6 (Week 1 Module). You also should include a discussion of the objects’ functions and meanings. So what was the object used for? who used it? where was it originally located? who was supposed to see or not see the works?

The essay should be at least two pages in length
, Single-Spaced,
Times New Roman, 1
12 point font, 1 inch margins.

**Remember, the most important thing is to discuss the works together. So for example, if you make a point that the subject matter is similar – you need to explain why that is important and talk about both works together. Or if the subject matter is different – why is it different? what is being portrayed in each work?