Write a 2 page essay on what you learned from the video watched in class about Salvador Dali. Make sure you discuss the definition of surrealism, and how Dali affected art and culture. Pay attention to the following topics, and try to touch upon them in your essay: -Where the ideas of surrealism came from […]
Compare and Contrast with decription the following pieces Masaccio’s, Trinity with the Virgin, Saint John the Evangelist and Donors, Santa Maria Novella, Florence ca. 1425; Michangelo’s, Pieta, 1497-1500, Saint Peter’s, Vatican, Rome; and Matthias Grunewald, Isenheim Altarpiece, closed (showing the crucifixion of Christ), 1510-15. Discuss important stylistic characteristics when relevant; like size, type of material […]
Function analysis Write a three page function analysis of Bourges Cathedral in France. In this assignment you will write about the social utility of the artwork. Why was the artwork made? What purpose did the artwork serve? Dig deeper than the obvious levels of decoration or storytelling, and look at how the artwork reinforced the […]
Discussion: Content and Style View these Colescott and Picasso images (Links to an external site.). Format for Delivery: Using what you have learned in the Art Fundamentals textbook, compose a discussion thread on the “similarities and differences” in content and style of the two images. Think about everything you have learned in the textbook from the elements […]
Prompt A: What does it mean to be an “infinite” person? Describe either someone you know personally or a famous person in our culture who seems to fit that label. Are you an “infinite” person? If so, how? If not, why not? Prompt B: Complete the following critical analysis: 1. Name either (choose only one) […]
Writing Assignment : Art of the Maya Tripod vessel at the metropolitan museum of art Instructions: * Go the Metropolitan Museum’s website www.metmuseum.org * Type the accession number of the assigned work of art into “search” at the top right of the page. * Look at the image carefully and thoroughly. Zoom in on details. […]
Architecture Pont du gard What is the purpose/function of the Pont du Gard? What are the benefits of a round arch over post-and-lintel construction? Pantheon rome How does the Pantheon’s structure (shape and construction) create a symbolic connection between the heaven and earth, between the gods and humans? Remember to use your architectural vocabulary. Frank […]
A research essay, based on the British Museum’s 100 objects (For reference, use the google site for the British Museum project 100 objects: https://sites.google.com/site/100objectsbritishmuseum/) that explores the implications of one art object selected from an era and location that you found most interesting. The research essay should be at least 2000 words, one document (pdf, […]
Ai Weiwei and Social Practice In your short response (5-7 sentences), what work(s) by Ai Weiwei do you consider social practice and why? Be sure to justify using the definition you read from the Tate.
Liberal Arts in Professional Life Description One mode of thinking is based upon narrative. Sullivan describes this mode as necessary to the renewal of professional education, especially its need to recover commitment to the meaning of public good. Thinking within a story provides an ongoing context of meaningful interaction. It integrates experience through metaphor and […]
