Write a short essay comparing two paintings: 

•	The Interior of St. Bavo by Pieter Jansz. Saenredam
•	View of the Grand Canal and the Dogana by Bernardo Bellotto

First, on a separate sheet of paper, write a detailed description of each painting.  Then compare and contrast the two paintings by drawing a Venn diagram. 

Using the space below to write your essay, explore one of the following questions: 
1.	In your opinion, how did the artists feel about the spaces they painted?
2.	If you were to create a painting of a building or a city, what perspective would you choose? For a building, would you focus on the interior or the exterior? For a city, would you take an elevated view or a street view? Be sure to explain why.  

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