THOMAS ART100 MODULE 6 DISCUSSION

Discussion Forum 6: A Time of Change

In Discussion Forum 6, post your response to the following discussion assignment. Reply to at least two classmates’ responses by the date indicated in the course Calendar.

• The 1500s were a time of great change in art and society. Consider what historic and social forces were present in Europe and driving that change. Be sure to mention in your discussion:

• profanus eclipsing sacer as subject in paintings
• a growing middle class
• a change in thinking toward moralism and away from faith
• artists being perceived by themselves as individuals

• Once you have completed your posting, choose at least one other posting from another student and review and respond to his or her answer. Look first for postings that do not have any responses to them, and give first priority to those postings. In your review/response consider how your classmate has used the concepts of transformation and continuity, as well as other ideas and language that Soltes puts forth.

• After that, reply briefly and politely to any classmate who has reviewed and responded to your initial posting.After that, reply briefly and politely to any classmate who has reviewed and responded to your initial posting.