Topic: Compare and contrast
Description:
Compare and contrast the representations of the female figure in the Woman of Willendorf, Sandro Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, Jan Vermeer’s Woman holding a Balance, and Paula Modersohn-Becker’s Self Portrait with Camellia. Discuss the differences in appearance, the function, the various influences on each, and how they reflect their respective societies.
You should not only refer to the textbook, but also other sources of information you have found either published (access through PBSC Library) or online. It is best to use only URLs that end in .gov .edu or .org – these are considered the most reliable sources. Do not use Wikipedia or any website ending in .com – they are not reliable.
Before starting this assignment, please refer to these articles: Online Resources for Research, Compare and Contrast, Essay Assignments, Essay Essential, and How to Paraphrase all in this module. These files contain useful information and guidelines for formatting your work – we are using MLA (Modern Language Association). To ensure you properly quote a source click plagiarism click or go to the tutorial at Palm Beach State College.