Textbook and Course Resources: A World of Art by Henry M. Sayre, 8th edition ISBN 978-0-13-408180-9
Assignment: Art History Research
The textbook, chapter guides, and Khan Academy page provide a very broad overview of art history. This assignment offers the opportunity to investigate a work of art in detail.
Step 1: Select a work of art to research.:
analyze the content and any iconography that the work depicts
examine the artist’s background
address the style and research information on the movement or artistic circle the artist belongs to (if any)
investigate the context – what historical, religious, cultural, social, and/or economic events are important to understand this work?
consider the historical significance—was this work of art influenced by something, or did it influence future works of art?
You’ll need to cite 2 reliable resources other than your textbook. (Blogs, , etc. are not credible sources.)
Step 2: Write a minimum of 350 words about your chosen artwork and post it to the Discussion Board.
Include a good quality image of your chosen work that is clearly labeled.
Include size, media, date completed in your paragraph, or in your label.
Based on your research, discuss pertinent information about your chosen artwork. Avoid the overly general, boring stuff, and look for things you find genuinely interesting.
