HUM111

*”Analyzing Art and Literature in the Northern Renaissance”*
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> Please respond to the following, using sources under the “*Explore*”
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> **Explain whether you agree with the interpretation by Sayre or the
> interpretation by Koster of Van Eyck’s Arnolfini double portrait. Describe
> two symbolic elements of the painting and any other features that stand out
> for you. *
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> **Discuss your reaction to the character of Hamlet in the two soliloquies.
> Consider whether you sympathize with him or think him self-absorbed.
> Explain how the literary form of soliloquy shapes your view of Hamlet.
> Identify a line or two (except “To be, or not to be”) that you find
> interesting or a favorite, and explain your choice. *
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> *EXPLORE*
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> *Jan Van Eyck’s Arnolfini double portrait*
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> *Henry Sayre’s interpretation, Chapter 16, (pp. 540-3, figs. 16.7-8)
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> *Margaret Koster’s interpretation at
> http://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+Arnolfini+double+portrait%3A+a+simple+solution.-a0109131988
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> *Shakespeare*
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> *Chap. 16 (pp. 640-644); the selections are readings 19.11a and 19.11b.
> Soliloquy is defined on p. 648.
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> apa references
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> use subtitles
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> 300 words
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> 2 references

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Analyzing Art and Literature in the Northern Renaissance

Interpretation of Van Eyck’s Arnolfini double portrait

Although both Koster and Sayre have made significant effort to interpret Van Eyck’s Arnolfini double portrait, I strongly agree with the interpretation given by Sayre. According to Sayre’s interpretation, the portrait by Van Eyck helps to show how people in the past used to …

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