Write an essay about art and power.

For this assignment, read the following questions first and then choose only one of the questions and write a short paper of 300-500 words in MS Word format, save and upload it to the submission folder. Remember, respond only to one question. You will not get credit if you answer all of the questions. Name two rulers and discuss how they use the power of art to persuade and to validate their authority.
Select two sculptures or paintings, each from a different period and culture. Examine the possible ritualistic functions that each piece fulfills.
Any use of sources must be documented in MLA style. You should only use signed sources (that is, sources that have a named author). Wikipedia should not be used as a source itself. Read through your paper several times before you submit, revising where your prose is unclear or needs further explanation and correcting any errors in spelling, grammar or syntax.

word limit:300