Question Description
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa, men have named you.
You’re so like the lady with the mystic smile.
Is it only ‘cause you’re lonely they have blamed you?
For that Mona Lisa strangeness in your smile?
Do you smile to tempt a lover, Mona Lisa?
Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?
Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep
They just lie there and they die there.
Are you warm, are you real, Mona Lisa?
Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art?
– Nat King Cole
- Reading chapter One from Becoming Mona Lisa might help (uploaded below)
Click here for a PDF chapter from this book: Becoming Mona Lisa – PDF - Also reading what you can on Leonardo da Vinci might help.
I’d suggest first looking him up on www.artchive.com (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Ha! The home page used the painting as an icon! You’ll find more inside…
Respond to this question. Your response should be approximately 750 words.
The Mona Lisa is Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous painting. In fact, ‘she’ is the most famous painting in the world. She is even considered to be the most famous work of art in the world.
In your opinion, what is the primary reason for this evolution in fame? Do you think the original painting has been enhanced or diminished by this change in status? Explain how and give specific examples from the internet of how her image has been ‘borrowed’ by contemporary advertisers. (50 points)
Please note that the paper must be entirely original – though you will likely use sources, you will credit those sources. and no plagiarism. Assembling together passages from web pages or books, cutting and pasting together a paper from other people’s sources or writings is plagiarism and will be punished as such, even if you footnote those sources.
Remember that less-than-graceful writing will count strongly against you, as will misspellings and typos and other signs of carelessness.
This essay should start with a brief description of the artwork, in which you display your knowledge of vocabulary. You must include your own ideas in these essays, arguing your case well. If you have any questions,
Your paper is due by midnight Sunday. Turn in your paper by clicking on this link:
The rubric for grading.:
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4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Value |
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Content |
Addresses subject presented in assignment, attempts to answer all questions asked |
Addresses subject, misses one of the questions asked |
Addresses subject but misses at least two of the questions; misunderstands subject |
3 |
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Introduction |
Introduction grasps reader’s attention (engages the reader) and forecasts major points |
Some introduction; nothing beyond a forecast |
No or poor introduction |
3 |
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Articulation of Thesis |
Clear articulation of thesis or argument |
Some articulation of thesis |
No or poor articulation of thesis |
3 |
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Paragraph Development |
Paragraphs are consistently well developed, w/ a clear topic sentence & appropriate number of sentences that provide examples & develop points |
Some structure and development of paragraphs and/or some with clear topic sentences or focus, but not consistently |
Poor paragraphs with no clear topic sentence; multiple topics; little or no development |
3 |
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Use of Examples |
Frequent or consistent use of examples & evidence; example or evidence appears whenever the reader asks, “For instance?” |
Some use of examples or evidence, but not consistent; no examples or evidence in places where they are needed |
Little or no use of examples |
3 |
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Coherence |
Every paragraph works to support the thesis; “linked” paragraphs |
Occasional tangents; repetition |
Lack of coherence; i.e. mismatch between the thesis and the body; tangents |
3 |
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Conclusion |
A conclusion going beyond summary of what was written in the body of the essay |
Some summary of points made, but nothing beyond summary; no broad conclusions/lessons |
No or poor conclusion or summary of argument |
3 |
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Organization |
Writing has a compelling opening, an informative middle, and a satisfying conclusion |
Writing has a beginning, a middle, and an end |
Organization is rough but workable; may sometimes get off topic |
Writing is aimless and disorganized |
4 |
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Transitions |
Strong and/or consistent transition between points in essay; strong flow |
Some transition or flow between paragraphs; partial structure to argument |
Little or no transition between paragraphs; poor flow |
3 |
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Sentence |
Sentences are clear and complete |
Sentences are well-constructed; some awkward sentences do appear |
Sentences are often awkward, run-ons, or fragments |
Run-on sentences and sentence fragments make essay hard to read |
4 |
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Variation of sentences |
Effective variation of sentence length and type |
Some variation of sentences. Sentences of varying length or type, but not varied effectively. |
Little or no variation of sentences; monotonous use of sentence type. (length, complexity) |
3 |
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Word Choice |
Words are striking but natural, varied and vivid |
Some find and some routine word choices |
Words often dull or uninspired, or sound like trying too hard to impress |
Same words over and over; some words may be confusing or used incorrectly |
4 |
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Conventions |
Correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling |
A few errors to fix, but generally use correct conventions (1-2) |
Enough errors in essay to make paper distract a reader (3-4) |
Numerous errors make paper hard to read (5 or more) |
4 |
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Accuracy |
No factual errors |
1 or more facts wrong |
2 |
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Length |
675 – 825 word |
600 – 675 words; over 825 |
Less than 600 words |
3 |
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References |
All references correctly cited; includes image if one is warranted |
References cited incorrectly or no image included (if image is warranted) |
2 |
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Total = |
50 pts |
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa, men have named you.You’re so like the lady with the mystic smile.Is it only ‘cause you’re lonely they have blamed you?For that Mona Lisa strangeness in your smile?Do you smile to tempt a lover, Mona Lisa?Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?Many dreams have been brought to your doorstepThey just lie there and they die there.Are you warm, are you real, Mona Lisa?Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art?- Nat King ColeReading chapter One from Becoming Mona Lisa might help (uploaded below)Click here for a PDF chapter from this book: Becoming Mona Lisa – PDFAlso reading what you can on Leonardo da Vinci might help.I’d suggest first looking him up on www.artchive.com (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Ha! The home page used the painting as an icon! You’ll find more inside…Respond to this question. Your response should be approximately 750 words. The Mona Lisa is Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous painting. In fact, ‘she’ is the most famous painting in the world. She is even considered to be the most famous work of art in the world.In your opinion, what is the primary reason for this evolution in fame? Do you think the original painting has been enhanced or diminished by this change in status? Explain how and give specific examples from the internet of how her image has been ‘borrowed’ by contemporary advertisers. (50 points)Please note that the paper must be entirely original – though you will likely use sources, you will credit those sources. and no plagiarism. Assembling together passages from web pages or books, cutting and pasting together a paper from other people’s sources or writings is plagiarism and will be punished as such, even if you footnote those sources.Remember that less-than-graceful writing will count strongly against you, as will misspellings and typos and other signs of carelessness. This essay should start with a brief description of the artwork, in which you display your knowledge of vocabulary. You must include your own ideas in these essays, arguing your case well. If you have any questions, Your paper is due by midnight Sunday. Turn in your paper by clicking on this link: The rubric for grading.:4321ValueContentAddresses subject presented in assignment, attempts to answer all questions askedAddresses subject, misses one of the questions askedAddresses subject but misses at least two of the questions; misunderstands subject3IntroductionIntroduction grasps reader’s attention (engages the reader) and forecasts major pointsSome introduction; nothing beyond a forecastNo or poor introduction3Articulation of ThesisClear articulation of thesis or argumentSome articulation of thesisNo or poor articulation of thesis3Paragraph DevelopmentParagraphs are consistently well developed, w/ a clear topic sentence & appropriate number of sentences that provide examples & develop pointsSome structure and development of paragraphs and/or some with clear topic sentences or focus, but not consistentlyPoor paragraphs with no clear topic sentence; multiple topics; little or no development3Use of ExamplesFrequent or consistent use of examples & evidence; example or evidence appears whenever the reader asks, “For instance?”Some use of examples or evidence, but not consistent; no examples or evidence in places where they are neededLittle or no use of examples3CoherenceEvery paragraph works to support the thesis; “linked” paragraphsOccasional tangents; repetitionLack of coherence; i.e. mismatch between the thesis and the body; tangents3ConclusionA conclusion going beyond summary of what was written in the body of the essaySome summary of points made, but nothing beyond summary; no broad conclusions/lessonsNo or poor conclusion or summary of argument3OrganizationWriting has a compelling opening, an informative middle, and a satisfying conclusionWriting has a beginning, a middle, and an endOrganization is rough but workable; may sometimes get off topicWriting is aimless and disorganized4TransitionsStrong and/or consistent transition between points in essay; strong flowSome transition or flow between paragraphs; partial structure to argumentLittle or no transition between paragraphs; poor flow3SentenceSentences are clear and completeSentences are well-constructed; some awkward sentences do appearSentences are often awkward, run-ons, or fragmentsRun-on sentences and sentence fragments make essay hard to read4Variation of sentencesEffective variation of sentence length and typeSome variation of sentences. Sentences of varying length or type, but not varied effectively.Little or no variation of sentences; monotonous use of sentence type. (length, complexity)3Word ChoiceWords are striking but natural, varied and vividSome find and some routine word choicesWords often dull or uninspired, or sound like trying too hard to impressSame words over and over; some words may be confusing or used incorrectly4ConventionsCorrect grammar, punctuation, and spellingA few errors to fix, but generally use correct conventions (1-2)Enough errors in essay to make paper distract a reader (3-4)Numerous errors make paper hard to read (5 or more)4AccuracyNo factual errors1 or more facts wrong2Length675 – 825 word 600 – 675 words; over 825 Less than 600 words3ReferencesAll references correctly cited; includes image if one is warrantedReferences cited incorrectly or no image included (if image is warranted)2Total =50 pts
