”Rain off and on” assignment
Use this time to reflect on the weekly studies and connect to them in a deeper way. I’m interested in what you think, not what someone with a fancy degree thinks. It’s great to seek out sources, just make sure they’re cited and you’re summarizing in your own words (copy + paste = plagiarism). Yes, even if a few adjectives or nouns were altered.
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This assignment section is worth 25% of the final grade. This assignment becomes the text you post for the Discussion Response thread. Answer fully using 200-500 words (include word count). The available questions change based on our studies for the week.
Prompts (pick any 1, but just one)
lbao and Maman (1.2) Look at Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao (1.2.15) and Louise Bourgeois’s Maman (1.2.16), and compare how each artist used form, volume, mass, and texture. How does the sculpture complement (or clash with) the architecture?
Religion + Philosophy (3.3)
In what ways are religion and philosophy reflected in artworks from Asia? Cite examples from three of the following: India, China, Japan, Korea, or Southeast Asia.
Interpreting Nature (3.3)
Humankind’s relationship with nature is a strong element in many artworks from Asia. Consider artists’ interpretations of nature in three artworks introduced in this chapter.
Scroll Painting (3.3
Chinese scroll paintings are a unique kind of artwork. Discuss the format era §cro how it is viewed, and the skills needed by the artist. How do these characteristics of scroll paintings differ from other kinds of painting you have studied?
The Influence of Rulers (3.3)
Religious and political leaders often influence the kinds and quantities of artworks made in a certain time or culture. Cite two examples in which a ruler or leader impacted the art of Asia. What role did he or she play?
