Topic: Classic Critical Analysis & Film Review Film Review This week you will be viewing and composing a critical review of a classic film. You will watch the film and take some notes, and then try to identify distinguishing marks of the film’s style by looking closely at one specific scene. As this assignment will […]
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How does the artist handle the unique challenges of the artistic form?
Topic: Christian Worldview & Artwork Choose any of the art forms studied during the term, including dance. Locate a specific work or performance that was created by an artist who confessed Christianity and worked out of a distinctively Christian worldview. The work should be considered a masterpiece of its kind. Do some research on the […]
What is the name of the black man who heroically waves at the ship Argus on the horizon and why did Gericault place him there at the top of the “pyramid of hope” as a hero?
The Raft of the Medusa Why did Gericault do this painting and how did he focus on social responsibility/prejudice/incompetence in the painting? Why did it happen? Why did some get lifeboats while others got a raft with little food? What is the name of the black man who heroically waves at the ship Argus on […]
Identify and include a photograph (a screenshot will do) of the work of art so that other students will know what you are writing about.
Unit 4 Discussion: Describing Art Background: In your chapter, the authors discussed different types of art based on the degree of representation (4.4). Some artists strive for idealization and others work for a realistic depiction of their subjects. Still other artists use abstraction or non-representational/non-objective styles. Artists use different types of representation in order to […]
Evaluate what, if any, artworks or art historical ideas the piece alludes to and what media forms or cultural references may be part of its meaning.
Topic: Response/Analysis 1 Use course readings from Krauss, Wiebel, and Manovich. (see the post-medium/new media module on post-medium condition) Artists: Any from lecture slides on concepts in modernism, or Nauman, Kosuth, Marclay, Vertov, Calle, Ruscha et al from post-medium lecture. Choose an artwork from the lecture material. Include an image on 3rd page of your […]
Where/how do you think this painting was inspired and in what direction did the story go?
Topic: Form & Content: What’s it TO YOU? Spend a few moments carefully observing how form and content work to create an overall look and feel in this image. Refer to the study materials to help formulate your ideas. Write out your thoughts and observations. Things to consider: Regarding form, how are the visual elements […]
What kinds of visual form have you experienced so far today-Of these forms, how many used text combined with image?
Rather than only to the wealthy and powerful. Because of these beginnings, do you feel that printmaking is an art form that can be associated more with particular social and political environments than others? Is the commercial aspect of printmaking an important cultural consideration? How do the commercial and social implications of printmaking relate to […]
What examples of art and architecture does she use to support her points?
Topic: SHORT ESSAY: The Art of Teotihuacan This is a college level short essay response. the questions that need answered to are: 1) What is the author’s main statement or argument? 2) What examples of art and architecture does she use to support her points? 3) What does the title mean? 4) Do you agree […]
Identify at least four sources for information about your topic.
Topic: Writing Assignment. Annotated Bibiliography Identify at least four sources for information about your topic. These can include primary sources (Links to an external site.), secondary sources (Links to an external site.), or tertiary sources (Links to an external site.); you must include at least two secondary sources. You can use either online or hard […]
Write a 100 word pitch in which to explain which genre is the best. Genre picked is movie.
Description and Pitch Genre Movie, Steel Magnolia’s, give a 100 word description of genre. Genre Theater, Disney on Ice, give a 100 word description of genre. Genre Concert, Alan Jackson, give a 100 word description of genre. Genre Dance recital, give a 100 word description of genre. Now write a 100 word pitch in which […]
