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For architecture, consider the forms used. Romanesque refers to the use of older Roman forms. How did these forms and engineering change during the Gothic period? Expressive exaggeration is characteristic of medieval art, especially in Romanesque art. How is your work expressive? Compare the treatment of figures, drapery, facial features, and spatial arrangement.

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Assessments

This discussion will focus on comparing Romanesque and Gothic styles. From online sources, choose a pair of sculptures, manuscript illuminations, or church architectural details to research and compare. One work should be Romanesque, and one should be Gothic. The Gothic style continued into the 14th century, so examples from this time are appropriate. If you […]

What value is communicated through this sculpture? What does it say and mean? Is this a value that you ascribe to personally? How?

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Assessments

Journal Entry Using the sculpture: Black Wall by Louise Nevelson answer these questions: Describe the sculpture. What is it about this sculpture that attracts you? Is it beautiful, interesting, makes you curious, reminds you of … ? Discuss what physical observations led you to choose it as your favorite. When you look at this sculpture, […]

How has the artist used the medium and images to create meaning in their piece? What is the main concept they are trying to present in the specific piece of artwork that you have shared?

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Assessments

Below the image write a 2-3 paragraph response about the artwork you selected and relate the meaning of the piece to the quote by Sol Lewitt. Include connections to ideas presented in the lecture and resources and answer the following questions: How has the artist used the medium and images to create meaning in their […]

How much do you desire to be paid for this internship? Explain why you are requesting the sum that you are and why you are worth being paid for an internship during these challenging times. How will your work as an intern benefit the business?

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Assessments

Feb 13, 2023 at 1:05 AM Paid internships in the arts are few and far between – and this dates back way before the COVID era. As a law student with a focus in Art Law, many years ago, I was an unpaid intern at Sotheby’s auction house in New York City for one year. […]

If you choose an example of church architecture, think about the layout and the architectural shapes. Describe the borrowings you see from previous Roman architecture. What forms did the early Christian churches take? What adjustments were made to the buildings to accommodate Christian ceremony?

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Assessments

Class discussion: All visual art evolved from what came before. Early Christian imagery developed within Roman culture, so it is natural that many of the symbols were older pagan images simply cast with new meaning. Christian imagery also included earlier Jewish narrative. Iconography is the study of symbolic subject matter in art. It is a […]

Summarize the change or development in style that Baxandall notes during this period. What evidence does the author find in artist-client contracts to support his observations?

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Assessments

Read: Michael Baxandall, Chapter 1: Conditions of Trade in Painting and Expression in Fifteenth Century Italy, (Oxford Press, 1972) available via E-Reserves, DePaul University Library In this chapter, Baxandall summarizes the changes in style in 15th-century Italian painting, drawing connections between the terms of artist-client contracts and the artistic development that occurs during this period. […]

Was this museum designed by a noted architect? Did the building reflect the art? also include a few images. You could virtually visit the Lascaux caves in France, the Acropolis in Greece, the Roman sites, cathedrals, palaces, or many museums.

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Assessments

With the limited hours of museums during the Coronavirus pandemic, the Museum Assignment can now be a virtual visit. Choose a museum from any country in the world and write about what you have seen, what you liked, disliked, was surprised to see, and what you have learned. You can use either the MLA or […]

What design elements originated with the Greek architectural orders? Did the Roman architect alter the Greek elements in any way? If so, how?

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Assessments

: For this activity, you will examine the influence of Greek architectural design in one ancient Roman building, and then discuss the innovations of Roman design. To prepare for this activity, do the following: ⦁ Choose a building that you feel incorporates elements from the Greek architectural orders, as well as arched forms that are […]

How does the Greek figure differ from the Egyptian style? Does the Classical figure show an advance in naturalism? Why or why not? What did the artist do to make it more life-like? Describe details.

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Assessments

Good, Better, Best? This activity will help you track the evolution of Greek naturalism and aesthetic ideal during the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods. For your initial post, choose two figures, one from the Archaic period and one from the Classical period. These may come from your text or be found online (you may not use the […]

Manet’s Olympia: How does Manet respond to the long history of the nude as a subject in western painting? How does he subvert the trope of the nude in this painting? What message is he conveying to his audience in this painting?

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Assessments

Realism and Impressionism Watch and Read the links below and respond to the following: 1) Courbet, A Burial at Ornans, 1849 a) The narrators refer to this as Courbet’s “manifesto” – what do you think they mean by this? b) Courbet’s painting represents a “break” from the traditional French Academy of painting. Describe what is […]

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What value is communicated through this sculpture? What does it say and mean? Is this a value that you ascribe to personally? How?

How has the artist used the medium and images to create meaning in their piece? What is the main concept they are trying to present in the specific piece of artwork that you have shared?

How much do you desire to be paid for this internship? Explain why you are requesting the sum that you are and why you are worth being paid for an internship during these challenging times. How will your work as an intern benefit the business?

If you choose an example of church architecture, think about the layout and the architectural shapes. Describe the borrowings you see from previous Roman architecture. What forms did the early Christian churches take? What adjustments were made to the buildings to accommodate Christian ceremony?

Summarize the change or development in style that Baxandall notes during this period. What evidence does the author find in artist-client contracts to support his observations?

Was this museum designed by a noted architect? Did the building reflect the art? also include a few images. You could virtually visit the Lascaux caves in France, the Acropolis in Greece, the Roman sites, cathedrals, palaces, or many museums.

What design elements originated with the Greek architectural orders? Did the Roman architect alter the Greek elements in any way? If so, how?

How does the Greek figure differ from the Egyptian style? Does the Classical figure show an advance in naturalism? Why or why not? What did the artist do to make it more life-like? Describe details.

Manet’s Olympia: How does Manet respond to the long history of the nude as a subject in western painting? How does he subvert the trope of the nude in this painting? What message is he conveying to his audience in this painting?