Description This is a two-part discussion. Both parts should be submitted together in the same initial post. First, describe the shift in the Roman Empire that created Byzantium in the East and what would eventually become Europe in the West and explain the impact of this political, religious, and social split on the art produced […]
Category Archives: Art
Describe the visual appearance, impressive camera work, the angles, the shot the set designs like costumes, location, and lighting.
Description Write approximately 1000 (about 4 double-spaced pages) words addressing the following areas on movie “Breakfast at Tiffanys” Introduction Background information about the movie, i.e., was it responding to a social event or parodying something? The movie director and main characters/ stars Thesis statement and the reason for analysis – your overall take on the […]
Discuss one particular street design element that makes an impression on you, for positive or negative reasons, and explain how that element could be further developed.
Description Mapping Streets and Making Improvements In this assignment, you will create maps of conditions on a street in your hometown, analyze how it could be improved and propose a redesign of the street. 1.) Create a Hometown Street Plan map. Choose a street in your hometown neighborhood. Choose a segment equivalent to about one […]
How do factors like the historical context and location shape the meaning of the work?
Description In your paper, you must provide a clear thesis and demonstrate your support for that thesis in your research. I want to see your thesis stated by the end of your first paragraph. Remember, a thesis is: a statement or theory that you intend to prove by the end of your paper. Details 3 […]
Explain the advantage of experiencing the work and/or artist first hand as opposed to just seeing pictures of the work
Description Rubric: 1. List the title, artist, and location of the exhibition where you saw the work and a picture of the work. (5 points) 2. Please write at least 2 sentences for each of the questions below in response to the exhibition that you attended: 10 points What does the work look like? Give […]
Based on what you have learned throughout this semester, write 500 words reflecting on how accurately the popular depiction of prison life corresponds with reality. What are the main differences? What impact do you think depictions such as this have on public opinion about prisons and punishment? And what can be the consequences of such possibly distorted views on actual practice and policy?
Description Word length: 500 words (including in-text references in the Harvard referencing system). The 10% +/- rule applies for this assessment. Marks: The marking for this final Reflection Journal Submission (as with the two earlier Reflections) will be done with the standard marking rubric where students are awarded an N, P, C, D and HD. […]
What message is the media example you selected sending? How does it connect to the theories we have learned about?
Description This assignment will require you to find one or more fashion media examples and critically analyze it using themes, topics, and theories we have learned about in class. The purpose of this paper (4-5 pages) is to explore how fashion and/or the fashion industry uses media as a form of communication. What message is […]
What are your thoughts on the postponement of the Guston exhibit? What do you make of the NGA director’s reasoning? Were you in her role, how do you think you’d handle things?
What are your thoughts on the postponement of the Guston exhibit? What do you make of the NGA director’s reasoning? Were you in her role, how do you think you’d handle things?
What does he say about the disproportionate research available on black figures in art history? Why is this important?
Description Can Art Amend History? Titus Kaphar AFTER watching “Can Art Amend History?” answer the following questions in 3-5 sentences each. Number each of your answers in accordance to the question. Answer in your own words and use quotes from the article when necessary. Be specific in your answers, avoid vagueness- which can result in […]
Discuss Is there a value in changing the verbiage from “monument” to “statue” for the Roosevelt monument?
1. Author Holland Cotter poses a complex discussion and solution regarding, whether or not, the monuments of our nation’s past and if they should be abolished. What does Cotter suggest the museum do with the sculpture and why? 2. We have seen many statues throughout our survey, even question sculpture similar to the Roosevelt monument. […]
