Michelangelo Michelangelo sculptures of Daivd Then, you will provide analysis and opinions based on your research and answer some reflective questions which should include all of the following sections in essay form: 1. Artist (10 points): This portion should be comprised of information about the artist of your choice as well as why you selected […]
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What about the artist’s work do you find compelling?
you will write about a contemporary artist of your choosing. You will write a minimum of 3 full pages on one work of art by your chosen artist to discuss in detail. You will begin by formally analyzing the piece, describing the work in detail and using the four steps of formal analysis to guide […]
Can you find any examples of contemporary art that were influenced by such recent technological advancements?
In this chapter we discussed the art of artists Robert Rauschenberg, Willard Wigan, and Heather Dewey-Hagborg. Many contemporary artists reflect subject (such as outer space or DNA) influenced by discoveries in science. Can you find any examples of contemporary art that were influenced by such recent technological advancements?
Explain what the image tells about its culture’s use of visual media to explore identity.
You do not need to use an essay format. If you prefer to use point form or to break your analysis down into three sections, that’s completely fine. You will be asked to perform: 1) a visual analysis, analyzing the image’s formal qualities and its content. 2) A hermeneutic approach to interpreting the image’s potential […]
What similarities and differences can we see between cultures?
Journal Prompt In 200-400 words, write a journal entry in which you reflect on two of the cultures explored in our course. Compare how each society used visual culture to explore the theme of identity. What similarities and differences can we see between cultures? You should be using this journal to explore our broader course […]
Discuss the theme(s) you identify in Goya’s The 3rd of May, 1808.
Is Francisco de Goya’s 1814 painting, The 3rd of May, 1808, an example of Representation Art, Abstracted Art, or Non-Representational Art? Explain your reasoning.What is meant by MOVEMENT & DIRECTIONAL FORCE in the visual arts?Discuss the concept of MOVEMENT & DIRECTIONAL FORCE in Goya’s painting. In what ways does Goya imply movement? How does Goya use directional force? Why does he […]
What modifications would you make-Explain your reasons for making this change.
Question:Pick one thing about the U.S. Constitution including its amendments that you think should be changed. What modifications would you make? Explain your reasons for making this change.
Did you enjoy this performance or did you feel that it was a waste of your time?
Visit a location where some type of art is displayed. This can be painting, sculpture, graffiti art, an installation, or anything else that might be considered “a work of art” based on descriptions from the text.do the following and answer the following questions: Make at least one photograph of the work you will be discussing. […]
What did the author introduce that was unique-If not, where did the article fall short?
There are two forms of reading/thinking that are necessary for a strong article analysis: ANALYSIS= Presentation of main issue/s; Identification of approach of author; Brief summary of content. Nota bene: the majority of your essay should not be a recapitulation of the scholarly publication. Providing a brief summary will help foreground your arguments, but the […]
Would viewers be able to understand a work that does not feature any pattern or rhythm?
Prompts (pick any 1, but just one) Can Art Ever Be Completely Random? (1.9) Pattern and rhythm are such an integral part of human perception of the world that their absence can be very disconcerting. Do you think it would be possible for an artist to create a completely random work? How might he or […]
