Michelangelo’s Sketches for the Sistine Chapel Write a paragraph about each question Use one words written in an educated manner. No quotes nor citations Note: Consider the concepts public perception of the drawing medium and the many purposes of drawing, while viewing the sketches and fresco painting. Remember separate paragraphs about each topic . 1. […]
Tar Beach In the Discussion section describe the importance of the article. Explain the social, political, religious or creative issues that the article brings to the forefront. Articles that merely describe an exhibit or opening generally will not contain these issues. Highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the author’s point of view. What are the […]
The Weeping Woman by Pablo Picasso Date: 1937 Location: Tate Modern in London Choose an artwork that falls within the timeframe we are covering in class. Title of work: Name of artist: Date created: Current Location and provenance of work: Describe the provenance, who were the previous owners before the work arrived at its current […]
Research Encounter Project The Research Encounter is an opportunity for students to investigate a specific artist and/or artifact. In this exploration, students will discover the impact of this artist or piece of art on the art world. The student will determine how the belief systems, values, and norms of the society and era this artist […]
Art : Planar Analysis and Structural Line Create a series of positive/negative shape sketches in newsprint of your chosen model pose. Use sighting as demonstrated by the following videos to capture the essential angles and shape of the figure in space. It is important to concentrate on the negative space. The negative spaces are the […]
Write an 8-10 page paper on the Arnolfini Wedding Portrait by Jan van Eyck. Restrict yourself to the following sources: 1. Erwin Panofsky “Jan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait.” Burlington Magazine., vol. 64, 1934, pp. Pp. 117 ff. 2. Margaret Carroll. “In the Name of God and Profit”: Jan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait.” In Representations, vol. […]
1863 Manet painted The Luncheon on the Grass and Olympia(shown in 1865). Many believe those paintings changed art history. Discuss how those paintings differ from paintings from 1400-1863, and how after 1863-1945 the art had changed. Use 3 painting examples.
Norman Rockwell’s The problem we all live with. Length: 750 words 2. Typed. Size 12 Font 3. Double-spaced. Format: Use the following general structure to help you construct your paper. I will be looking for this type of organization. 1. Introduction: Inform the reader of the subject of the paper. It will include your thesis […]
Essay – Painting Analysis & Reflection Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 4 Lesson Minimum of 3 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook) Instructions As part of the discussion this week, you made a brief exploration of a work of art to understand its subject, meaning, and intent. In […]
Prompt: From the 18th century on, for a number of social, political, and economic reasons, new human subjects entered the realm of fine art; no longer did paintings primarily depict the wealthiest members of society. Select four paintings to interpret that depict members of different social classes. Evaluate the quality of life portrayed in each […]
