Making comparisons and connections

Comparative study (D slide)

Comparative study Criterion D

D: Making comparisons and connections - 6 points

an effective critical analysis and discussion of the connections, similarities and differences between the selected artworks, objects and artifacts.

At the highest level of achievement, the work critically analyses and discusses the connections, similarities and differences between the selected pieces. These connections are logical and coherent, showing a thorough understanding of how the pieces compare and contrast.

How to set up the D page?

There is no prescribed model for setting up the D page. You can use a Venn Diagram or create your own comparison chart.

The main point of the D page is to COMPARE the selected artworks, so keep this is mind when structuring the slide.

Art and context: Monet's Cliff Walk at Pourville and Malevich's White on White (video) | Khan AcademyArt & Context: Monet's Cliff Walk at Pourville & Malevich's Suprematist Composition: White on White A conversation with Sal Khan, Steven Zucker & Beth Harris

How do I compare and contrast?

A good compare-and-contrast analysis goes beyond a simple listing of similarities and differences to make a meaningful statement about a larger topic.

In this video the larger topic is

'Artist as cultural voice'

Listen for these comparison words: alike, both, same, similar, as well as, like, in common, alike, similarly

Contrast words: unalike, differ, different, on the other hand, however, although, even though, but, while and difference.

Find a stylistic link between your artworks