Art 6 lab questions

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UNIT 6 LAB QUESTIONS

The Lod Mosaic: The Discovery of an Ancient Roman Mosaic

  1. Describe this piece of artwork.
  2. How and where was it discovered?
  3. Where was the Lod Mosaic to be transported to? How long did it to take to transport it?

The Roman Mosaic from Lod, Israel

Learn more about the Lod Mosaic here:

  1. Why are there only animals and no human figures?
  2. What is the history of the area where the mosaic was found?
  3. How did scholars date the mosaic?
  4. Why is context important to understanding pieces like the Lod mosaic?
  5. What questions are unanswered about the Lod Mosaic?

TABLE Grading Rubric

Full credit Partial Credit No credit
The Lod Mosaic (45%)

Student gives complete, accurate answers that describe the Lod Mosaic, its history, and its transportation.

Student’s answers are not complete or contain incorrect information; or, not all questions are answered.

Student does not provide answers to any of the questions.
The Roman Mosaic from Lod, Israel (45%)

Student gives complete, accurate answers that demonstrate an understanding of the Lod Mosaic’s art, context, and history.

Student’s answers are not complete or contain incorrect information; or, not all questions are answered.

Student does not provide answers to any of the questions.
Grammar and mechanics (10%)

Student demonstrates command of standard English conventions, such as capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.

Student has minor conventional flaws in writing, but they do not impede overall understanding.

Student’s writing has many grammatical or mechanical flaws which impede communication.