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INTRODUCTION
In this task, you will write an analysis of two works. You will choose one work from each of the following lists under attachments: “Task 1 List of Works A” and “Task 1 List of Works B.”
Note: The works you choose must be selected from the provided lists, and you must choose one from each list.
REQUIREMENTS
Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. The similarity report that is provided when you submit your task can be used as a guide.
You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course.
Tasks may not be submitted as cloud links, such as links to Google Docs, Google Slides, OneDrive, etc., unless specified in the task requirements. All other submissions must be file types that are uploaded and submitted as attachments (e.g., .docx, .pdf, .ppt).
A.  Choose one work from the linked “Task 1 List of Works A,” and analyze your chosen work by doing the following:
1.  Describe the work, including themes or stylistic characteristics from its discipline.
2.  Describe the historical context that influenced the artist and the creation of the work.
3.  Analyze how the work represents the culture or communities it was created for or about.
B.  Choose one work from the linked “Task 1 List of Works B,” and analyze your chosen work by doing the following:
1.  Describe the work, including themes or stylistic characteristics from its discipline.
2.  Describe the historical context that influenced the artist and the creation of the work.
3.  Analyze how the work represents the culture or communities it was created for or about.
C.  Describe the differences and similarities in the influences of each of the works described in parts A1 and B1, beyond their regions of origin.
D.  Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
Note: An in-text citation notes specifically where in the submission the source is used, and a corresponding reference includes the author, date, title, and location of information (e.g., publisher, journal, website URL).
E.  Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.
RUBRIC
A1:WORK  DESCRIPTION: LIST A
COMPETENT
The submission accurately describes 1 work from List A, including how the work reflects key themes or stylistic characteristics from its discipline.
A2:HISTORICAL CONTEXT: LIST A
COMPETENT
The submission accurately describes the historical context that influenced both the artist and the creation of the work from List A.
A3:CULTURAL ANALYSIS: LIST A
COMPETENT
The submission accurately analyzes how the work from List A represents the culture or communities it was created for or about.
B1:WORK DESCRIPTION: LIST B 
COMPETENT
The submission accurately describes 1 work from List B, including how the work reflects key themes or stylistic characteristics from its discipline.
B2:HISTORICAL CONTEXT: LIST B
COMPETENT
The submission accurately describes the historical context that influenced both the artist and the creation of the work from List B.
B3:CULTURAL ANALYSIS: LIST B
COMPETENT
The submission accurately analyzes how the work from List B represents the culture or communities it was created for or about.
C:SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES OF GLOBAL IMPACTS
COMPETENT
The submission accurately describes both the similarities and differences in the influences of the works described in parts A1 and B1, beyond their regions of origin.
D:SOURCES
COMPETENT
The submission includes in-text citations for sources that are properly quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and a reference list that accurately identifies the author, date, title, and source location as available.
E:PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
COMPETENT
Content reflects attention to detail, is organized, and focuses on the main ideas as prescribed in the task or chosen by the candidate. Terminology is pertinent, is used correctly, and effectively conveys the intended meaning. Mechanics, usage, and grammar promote accurate interpretation and understanding.