Do you have any personal associations with these colors? At the end of the exercise, compare your results with those of your group members.

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Journal Prompt

For the Journal Prompt, pick one of the prompts in the bottom section of this 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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Grading Criteria
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. Save as a .doc, .docx, or .pdf file.

Perceiving Color? (1.4)
Divide yourselves into pairs or small ■ groups. Each person should choose a color artwork. Focusing on the artist’s use of color, write a paragraph on the artwork you have chosen, and one on each artwork picked by other members of the group. In these paragraphs make sure you describe all of the colors that you see in the work. Do you have any personal associations with these colors? At the end of the exercise, compare your results with those of your group members. The differences and similarities that result from this comparison should show you that there often can be shared perceptions of certain colors, but also that viewing color is a very subjective experience.

The Popularity of Painting (2.2)
Painting is widely regarded as the most popular artistic medium and is the one that most people associate with the practice of visual art. Discuss why this might be. Why not sculpture or architecture? Is there one medium within painting, for example oil paint, or tempera, that most represents this phenomenon?

 

What emotion did you choose? How did you use the elements and principles to convey that emotion? Did you use any artwork for inspiration? How and why did you choose your particular subject and composition? What did you learn from the activity?

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Creating an artwork

Assignment objective:
After completing this assignment, you will be able to create an artwork using the elements and principles of art to convey a meaning.

Connection to module objective:
This assignment measures the module objective: Analyze the relationship between elements/principles and meaning in art.
-Elements of Art: line, shape, form, volume, mass, texture, value, space, color, motion, time
-Principles of Art: contrast, unity and variety, balance, scale and proportion, emphasis and focal point, pattern, rhythm

Steps:
1. Select a feeling or mood that you would like to evoke. (ex. joy, anxiety, love) (JOY WOULD BE THE BEST OPTION)

2. Take a photograph (as in with your camera/phone) in which you use the elements/principles covered in this module to convey your chosen emotion.

3. Then, using either Microsoft Word or Google Docs, answer the following questions:
-What emotion did you choose?
-How did you use the elements and principles to convey that emotion?
-Did you use any artwork for inspiration? (it would be preferred)
-How and why did you choose your particular subject and composition?
-What did you learn from the activity?

4. Write in essay format. (complete sentences, no bullet points please)

5. Your response should be between 500-700 words, double spaced, 12 point font.

6. Attach a copy of your photo to your written portion. Otherwise attach a description (formal analysis) of your photo.

7. Also, keep in mind that your submission will be run through an anti-plagiarism service, so make sure that what you write is in your own words.

How did the natural environment of the people of the ancient Mediterranean affect the style, materials, and subject matter of their art?

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The Effect of the Mediterranean Environment on Art (3.1)

How did the natural environment of the people of the ancient Mediterranean affect the style, materials, and subject matter of their art?

Write a brief annotation- three to four sentences that summarize the information found in the source and a statement of how it will be useful in your paper – following MLA style.

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Research paper bibliography

For this assignment only four sources are required to complete the annotated bibliography portion of this assignment. For each source, you will need to write a brief annotation- three to four sentences that summarize the information found in the source and a statement of how it will be useful in your paper – following MLA style. These four sources should be alphabetized according to the last name of the authors.

Here’s a sample entry for an annotated bibliography:
Hayakawa, S. I. “The Case for Official English.” A Meeting of Minds: A Brief Rhetoric for Writers and
Readers. Eds. Patsy Callaghan and Ann Dobyns. New York: Pearson Longman, 2004. 446-452. Hayakawa argues strongly for a Constitutional Amendment making English the official language of the United States. He is disturbed by what he sees as catering to immigrants who refuse to learn English. He is especially tough on Hispanic leadership in the U.S., claiming that they are encouraging people to speak Spanish and not learn English. As one of the most vocal advocates of the English Only movement, Hayakawa’s piece will be an important representation of that position.*

*Entries should be double spaced and all lines after the first in each entry should be indented 1/2″.
While using Google and other general search engines will likely result in some useful sources, the student will need to go beyond what these search engines can provide. The majority of a student’s sources cannot come from general web pages; however, should the student wish to use the internet, he or she should follow the criteria listed in the textbox below for evaluating a credible source. The student is urged to make extensive use of the school library. A section on library holdings and services follows later in this syllabus.

Knowing that Western artists have deliberately sought to shock entrenched, mainstream values, did this work of art succeed in doing so? Why or why not? What other “shocking” arts are happening in our culture today? Choose from the movies, radio, tv, visual arts, performing arts or literature.

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Art 330 mod 8 discussion

The controversial painting entitled Holy Virgin Mary by Chris Ofili, exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum in 1999, was called blasphemous and caused demonstrations for its removal.

Knowing that Western artists have deliberately sought to shock entrenched, mainstream values, did this work of art succeed in doing so? Why or why not?

What other “shocking” arts are happening in our culture today? Choose from the movies, radio, tv, visual arts, performing arts or literature.

Give a specific example.

Why is this considered shocking? Explain the details.

What is the effect on culture of controversial art?

Having written your formal analysis, do you now have any questions about the piece? Did you learn something interesting? Did you come up with your own interpretation of the piece?

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Artwork compelling from smarthistory.org

Steps:
1. Select one artwork that you find compelling from smarthistory.org (https://smarthistory.org)/textbook. You may choose any piece from any section, though I suggest if you’re new to art history that you choose a piece that has enough stuff going on for you to easily describe.

2. Using either Microsoft Word or Google Docs:
-Write a formal analysis of your chosen artwork.
-Having written your formal analysis, do you now have any questions about the piece? Did you learn something interesting? Did you come up with your own interpretation of the piece?
-Make sure your analysis is in your own words. Don’t worry about trying to sound fancy. Be clear and write in complete sentences, but let your unique voice shine through.

-Assignment needs to be 500-700 words, double spaced, 12 point font.

The Stuckists strove to undo what they saw as elitism and egotism in the art world by returning to figurative painting and an emphasis on producing work that expressed their feelings and experiences. In doing so, they didn’t just create paintings, but also created propaganda, held protest demonstrations, and conducted investigations into the inner works of galleries and museums. Did they help their cause or hurt it by doing so? Can you find any evidence suggesting their efforts yielded success?

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Art 330 mod 8 essay

Choose one (1) of the following essays to answer. Each essay must consist of at least 700 words (this equals two double-spaced pages in Times New Roman font 12), must be in complete sentences and where necessary, appropriate information must be properly documented in MLA style.

Essay Question Options:

1. Damien Hirst’s work is among the most challenging for contemporary art audiences, because of its themes of death and decomposition, and its violently disturbing subject matter. Consider the descriptions of his work and the picture of The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living. What meaning do you find in his work? How do you think you would react to seeing it in person? (Or, if you have been to a Hirst exhibit, how did you react?)

2. Discuss ways the photography of Shirin Neshat presents Muslim women far differently than they are typically presented.

3. The Stuckists strove to undo what they saw as elitism and egotism in the art world by returning to figurative painting and an emphasis on producing work that expressed their feelings and experiences. In doing so, they didn’t just create paintings, but also created propaganda, held protest demonstrations, and conducted investigations into the inner works of galleries and museums. Did they help their cause or hurt it by doing so? Can you find any evidence suggesting their efforts yielded success?

What is the subject matter of the art you chose? What is the most dominant element or principle of art? Review the link below to learn more. What is the message of the art? How does this fit in the Postmodern philosophy? What art would you create if you were an artist of the Postmodern style?

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Mod 7 db

The Discussion Board is an academic forum. Research is required for all written assignments (text book, internet, library, etc.). You must indicate knowledge of what you are learning. That is how the assignments are assessed. Your personal opinion, bias, judgment is not relevant to the evaluation and analysis of art works. You must indicate knowledge of what you are learning.
Elaborate on the details letting me know that you can demonstrate an understanding of characters’ personalities, motivations, behavior and the situations that give rise to conflict and resolution. Use the terms, phrases and concepts that you are learning in the text when you evaluate specific situations relevant to the DB question. Let me know that you understand the vocabulary from the text.

Format: You are required include in text citation and a list of references correctly formatted in MLA or APA style.
Submitting Assignment: You are required to submit the Discussion Board essay directly to the DB window so other students can read your essay and respond.

Research: DO NOT CITE WIKIPEDIA AS A RESEARCH SOURCE. It is not a reliable source of information. Use the textbook and other reliable resources.

Respond to Classmates: You are required to respond to two classmates with SUBSTANTIVE responses that enhance the learning experience and deepen the understanding of the issues; including links, images and references to indicate research. Substantive responses need to foster critical thinking and help expand the topic. If you do not respond to classmate postings 20% of the grade is deducted.

Length of Assignment: 200 word MINIMUM for main post. A 100 word minimum is required for each response to a classmate’s posting. The minimum will not result in a superior grade.

Due Date: The main response to the Discussion Question is due by midnight ET Thursday each week. A 10% deduction will be applied for posts that do not comply with the Thursday schedule. The responses to classmates’ posts are due by midnight ET Sunday. Discussion Board assignments will not be accepted after the Sunday deadline. No excuses, no exception, no extensions.

MODULE 7–DISCUSSION BOARD ASSIGNMENT:

Choose a work of art from one of the Postmodern artists listed below. Post the image directly to the Discussion Board. Include the title, date and materials used.

  • Carolee Schneemann
  • Audrey Flack
  • The Guerilla Girls
  • Jeff Koons
  • Yoko Ono
  • Bruce Nauman
  • Barbara Kruger

Answer the following questions:

–What is the subject matter of the art you chose?

–What is the most dominant element or principle of art? Review the link below to learn more.

–What is the message of the art?

–How does this fit in the Postmodern philosophy?

–What art would you create if you were an artist of the Postmodern style? Be specific. Give it a title.

VISIT THE FOLLOWING SITE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF ART:

The Elements and Principles of Art

REMINDER: You are required to do research, indicate critical thinking and use the terms and phrases you are learning from the textbook reading. Therefore, in text citation and a list of references are both required.

Compare the approach of the Photorealists to that of Pop Artists. How do they differ in their use of visual images? To what end does each movement aim? Discuss the challenges that accompany the installation of video art, with Nam June Paik’s Video Flag series as an example. Describe Frank Gehry’s design and materials used for the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain. How does Gehry’s work exemplify Postmodern Architecture, and what would you claim is the reason for his overall success? In your response, name at least one other design of Gehry’s besides the Guggenheim.

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Art mod 7 essay

Choose one (1) of the following essays to answer. Each essay must consist of at least 700 words (this equals two double-spaced pages in Times New Roman font 12), must be in complete sentences and where necessary, appropriate information must be properly documented in MLA style.
This essay, worth forty (40) points, must be submitted to the Assignment Box no later than Sunday 11:59 EST/EDT in Module 7. (This Assignment Box maybe linked to Turnitin.)
Turnitin is a plagiarism identification service that can also assist students with term paper reference methodology. The Turnitin tool compares your writing against all published sources and also checks against previous classes’ written work(s). Source match cannot be more than 10%.

Essay Question Options:
1. Compare the approach of the Photorealists to that of Pop Artists. How do they differ in their use of visual images? To what end does each movement aim?
2. Discuss the challenges that accompany the installation of video art, with Nam June Paik’s Video Flag series as an example.
3. Describe Frank Gehry’s design and materials used for the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain. How does Gehry’s work exemplify Postmodern Architecture, and what would you claim is the reason for his overall success? In your response, name at least one other design of Gehry’s besides the Guggenheim.

How do these characters’ formation of a family help–or fail to help–them survive the losses they have suffered? Do the characters form bonds of love with each other? If so, how? If not, what gets in the way of their developing such bonds?

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One Hundred Demons and Killing and Dying

Many of the stories in One Hundred Demons and Killing and Dying could be read as stories about how families help–or fail to help–their members “survive love and loss.” The main characters in Shoplifters are people who live in the same house and form something like a family, even though they are not related by blood. One could say that these characters are brought together by loss. How do these characters’ formation of a family help–or fail to help–them survive the losses they have suffered? Do the characters form bonds of love with each other? If so, how? If not, what gets in the way of their developing such bonds?

Respond to the prompt above in two to three paragraphs (a short essay of 200-250 words) that support a thesis. Since this is a short essay, I recommend you focus on one or two characters in Shoplifters.

The thesis should be focused, dialogic, and relevant.
Focused: your thesis should be clear and specific.
Dialogic: your thesis should be non-obvious and worth discussing.
Relevant: your readers should care about your thesis.
Your thesis should be supported by observations and inferences based on the texts (which includes a film, in this case).
Link to SHOPLIFTERS film – https://media3-criterionpiccom.ezproxy.capilanou.ca/htbin/wwform/006?T=MON2711)