Absolutism V. Representative Democracy Rubric printable pdf download

Picturing America 13

CAMPBELL, CHERYL

This would be an assignment for U.S. Government. At the beginning of the year

students review the types of government and this is an excellent opportunity to

introduce art and the way governments will use propaganda to promote their

leaders and the beliefs of the government.

LESSON OBJECTIVE(S):

 Students will use the portraits of George Washington and Louis XIV to

compare symbolism representing Absolutism and Representative

Democracy.

 Students will locate a piece of artwork for another form of government and

compare that to George Washing to answer the question: What do the

symbols tell you about the differences between the two types of

government.

MATERIALS:

1. Gilbert Stuart, George Washington, (the Lansdowne portrait), 1796 (3B)

2. Portrait of Louis XIV (such as Hyacinthe Rigaud, Louis XIV, 1701)

3. Chart Comparison

4. PowerPoint Presentation

Time:

 1 class period, 50 minutes

PROCEDURES:

This would be a lesson in a unit about types of government; therefore students

would have had prior instruction with an introduction about government.

1. Students will receive a chart at the beginning of the period.

2. Students will be asked as a bell ringer to begin looking for symbols in

portraits.

3. Students will be asked to write them on their charts.

4. Students will be asked to brainstorm what those symbols represent.

These can be written on the board, an overhead or whatever technology

you have available.

5. Ask students to explain if there are any checks and balances to the power

of the rulers.

6. Then ask students to write what the differences are between the two types

of government.

7. Have students share their answers with the rest of the class.

Absolutism V. Representative Democracy Rubric