UNIT 2 FRQ: Continuity and Change SEATED BOXER

Read the question carefully. You can receive full credit only by directly answering all aspects of the question. You must answer the question in essay form. An outline or bulleted list is not acceptable. (Note: This exam uses the chronological designations B.C.E. (before the common era) and C.E. (common era). These designations correspond to B.C. (before Christ) and A.D. (anno Domini), which are used in some art history resources.)

Using two examples of specific visual evidence, explain how this work demonstrates continuity with earlier sculptural traditions from the culture in which it was created.

Using two examples of specific visual evidence, explain how this work demonstrates change from earlier sculptural traditions from the culture in which it was created.

Using two examples of specific contextual evidence, explain why this work deviates from earlier traditions for depicting the male figure.