Explain the origins of Dadaism. What did it aim to achieve? What distinctions are made between Dadaism and Duchampism? Why are these “isms” categorized as idea art?
Book for course is The Humanities Through the Arts
Lee A. Jacobus & F. David Martin, 2018
McGraw-Hill Education
Explain the significance of understanding the context in which a film exists. How does contextual knowledge influence our participative experience with film? Give examples to illustrate your point
Book for course is The Humanities Through the Arts
Lee A. Jacobus & F. David Martin, 2018
McGraw-Hill Education
Discuss the development of Chinese bronzes. Include in your essay:
MET essay
https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/shzh/hd_shzh.htm
A) the influence of Neolithic pottery
B) the differences in the two styles of casting bronze and the socio/political reasons for these practices
C) the use of animals in the images
D) the relationship between these bronzes and faith based practices
We cannot overlook the role photography has played in the development of the field of art history and arts education as we know it today. While it was once traditional for European painters to copy the great works of the “masters” in museums, photographs provided another option. Now, many American artists study and may copy photos of original works in their own homes and studios and rarely see “masterworks” in person. Photography is a fine art in its own right, and photographic imagery is often appropriated “as is” for modern creations. Pablo Picasso’s collages ushered in a new era when he chose to incorporate printed newspapers and advertisements into some of his major works. We cannot deny, however, that photographs separate us from what’s real. Photographs are not always good substitutes for the “real thing.” Why visit a museum when there are hundreds of “virtual galleries” available with the click of a button? Is art simply visual imagery, or is seeing or participating in art an essential human experience?
Using the attached paper create an outline following the format below:
Outline Format:
Place the essay’s thesis statement at the top of the outline.
Most outlines contain three or four levels of detail (although more levels may be used if the writer wishes).
The format for this assignment uses Roman numerals for the main, or largest, divisions of the outline (level one). Capital letters indicate the sub-levels of the main divisions (level two). Arabic numerals indicate the sub-levels of the capital-letter sections (level three). Lower-case letters indicate the sub-levels of Arabic-numeral sections (level four).
Outline Rules:
The Rule of Pairs: If you have a I, you must have a II; if you have an A, then you must have a B; if you have a 1, then you must have a 2, and so on.
Different sections of the outline may have different levels of detail. Give each section the amount of detail it requires.
Indent each successive level of the outline three spaces, and maintain even internal margins throughout the outline.
Double-space between all headings in the outline (or double-space the whole outline and triple-space between headings).
Thesis:
Does your first paragraph have a thesis statement that answers the essential question?
Does your first paragraph provide the reader with a guide to how you will “prove” your thesis in your body paragraphs?
Yes/Yes
Yes/No or No/Yes
No/No
Topic Sentences of body paragraphs:
Do all of your topic sentences “prove” your thesis or a portion of your thesis? Are your topic sentences complete sentences?
Yes/Yes
Only some Yes/No
or
No/Only some Yes
No/No
Evidence:
Do you provide sufficient relevant evidence to support each topic sentence in your body paragraphs? Is your evidence noted with brief bullet points (not full sentences!)
Yes/Yes
Too much evidence/Yes or Not enough evidence/No
Not enough relevant evidence supporting each topic sentence/No
Conclusion:
Does the topic sentence of your conclusion restate your thesis? Is your topic sentence a complete sentence?
Yes/Yes
Yes/No or No/Yes
No/No
Purpose of the Assignment:
In this assignment you will be providing your first analysis of a work. By examining an architectural work in terms of both its Form and Function you will be able to look beyond the mere first appearance of a work, by looking at a work more in-depth. For Form, you will look at each of the formal elements of architectural design and analyze how these are found or absent from your selected piece. For Function, you will research the building’s current function and other uses it may have had throughout its history. Also mention the building’s architectural style (i.e. Gothic architecture, Neoclassical, etc.)
Steps for this Assignment:
Select an architectural work from the architectural works displayed in the assignment folder for this assignment. You will be examining your selected piece in terms of both its Form and Function.
Form – Provide a formal analysis of this piece using material presented in class on the formal elements of architectural design (this is your own analysis of this work and should not be based on someone else’s analysis that you may have found while conducting research). Your analysis of Form should include the following:
Identify sensory elements in the work such as lines, shapes, and colors.
Examine the formal elements of architectural design present such as pattern and repetition, rhythm, symmetry and asymmetry, balance, contrast, proportion and scale, theme and variation, and coherence and unity in variety. Look at how each of these elements is or is not present in your selected work (explain how each of the elements is present or absent in this work). See the list of elements and definitions for each below.
Elements of Architectural Design (Definition):
Balance – Is the characteristic of equal weights opposing one another. In art, we say that a composition is balanced if the shapes on one side of a center line appear to have the same weight as those on opposite sides. Buildings can be balanced whether they are symmetrical or asymmetrical as long as they maintain a sense of equal, visual weight on either side of a center line drawn through the façade.
Contrast – There is contrast when two adjacent parts are very different from one another. In architecture, we speak about such things as materials that have contrasting colors and textures. We may also mean the relationship of highlights and shadows. When contrasting materials are placed together, one seems to move to the front of your line of vision. Architects use contrast to add visual variety to their designs.
Pattern and Repetition – When lines and shapes are repeated, they create a pattern. Patterns can be regular or irregular, however, architects try to repeat elements of design in a regular manner. In architecture, patterns can be found in the way bricks are laid, in repeated shapes of windows, and in decorative wood or stone trim.
Rhythm – There are rhythmic patterns which give a dynamic quality to a building, making it appear lively. It is very apparent in rows of columns or repeated arches. Such patterns carry our eye across the façade of the structure and add visual excitement to its large form.
Symmetry – When there is correspondence in size or shape of parts on either side of a bisected whole we say it is symmetrical. A good starting point for understanding symmetry might be to look in the mirror and imagine a line drawn down the center of your body. You are fairly symmetrical with correspondence between your eyes, ears, arms and legs, thus a symmetrical building has the same shapes on either side of an imaginary line drawn down the middle of its façade.
Asymmetry – A building is considered asymmetrical when different shapes are placed on either side of a bisecting line.
Proportion – Is the term used to describe the relationship between two things of a different size. In architecture we are looking for the proportional relationship between spaces and the size of the human body. The proportion of a room can greatly affect the way a person feels within a space.
When we are referring to a building we often refer to this kind of proportion as scale. Ordinarily, an architect tries to design a space so that people feel comfortable moving about in it. For that reason, a bedroom may have a much lower ceiling than an auditorium, which will house a large number of people.
Sometimes a building is designed so a space is purposely out of proportion to human scale. An example of this would be the towering spaces inside cathedrals that humbles the way worshippers feel in relation to the greater place of God.
Architects deliberately design spaces with changing scale by varying the heights of ceilings and sizes of rooms. This makes the occupants’ movement through the space more dynamic.
Theme and Variation – A theme is a dominant feature of a work of art that is carried throughout the piece. A variation is a change in the dominant elements, where the main idea still recognizable. An architect may design a building using a historical theme such as a Classical building with columns, domes and pediments, or make reference to the architecture of another culture.
Coherence and Unity in Variety – A work of art has coherence when its elements are used together in a logical and systematic manner. In architecture, a variety of elements are used to add interest to a design, however the architect tries to tie these together to make the work cohesive.
Note: Many feel, that the most pleasing architectural designs have an elegant system of repeated elements that give unity to the overall structure.
Function – Research the building’s history to determine its function, both past and present (what purpose does this building serve and/or has served, i.e. is it a cathedral or church used for worship, a government building, an opera house, etc.) Provide as many details about its function as you can.
Style – Make sure to research and cover basic details about your building’s style of architecture.
Format:
Your analysis should be double spaced and be at least 3-4 pages double spaced, using a 12 size font. You must cite any sources used for the portion on Function and include the urls in a separate page at the end of your document. Please read the document found in the Main Menu for the course titled Citing Sources. Be sure to spellcheck, edit and proof your work.
Essay assignment
“Good writing” is your ultimate goal. By “good writing,” I mean writing which:
1. has a main point
2. is clear and well-organized
3. is supported with details
4. and comes to a logical conclusion.
Good writing also follows standard English rules of grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Writing assignment I
Discuss the effect that Buddhism had on the art and architecture of the Mayura, Shunga, and Kushan dynasties (750 words minimum) Include the following in your essay: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion format:
A) Which Yakshi do you feel represents the organic style, first seen in the “Male Torso”
B) How are the jatakas presented?
C) How does Buddhism influence the architecture (chaitya hall/stupa) produced at this time?
D) What type of mediums are favored by these artists and how does this change based on geography (example discuss the Gandharan and Mathuran Buddha)?
Essay assignment
“Good writing” is your ultimate goal. By “good writing,” I mean writing which:
1. has a main point
2. is clear and well-organized
3. is supported with details
4. and comes to a logical conclusion.
Good writing also follows standard English rules of grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Writing assignment I
Discuss the effect that Buddhism had on the art and architecture of the Mayura, Shunga, and Kushan dynasties (750 words minimum) Include the following in your essay: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion format:
A) Which Yakshi do you feel represents the organic style, first seen in the “Male Torso”
B) How are the jatakas presented?
C) How does Buddhism influence the architecture (chaitya hall/stupa) produced at this time?
D) What type of mediums are favored by these artists and how does this change based on geography (example discuss the Gandharan and Mathuran Buddha)?
The Rococo style grew out of the late Baroque style in France and became popular among the French aristocrats who moved from Versailles to Paris after the death of Louis XIV. Neoclassicism then emerged as a stark contrast to Rococo tastes in support of the French Revolution. Respond to each of the following questions:
1.What are the main subjects and themes of Rococo art? How do these differ from the Baroque art that we discussed in the previous module ? Cite ONE example to support your argument
(hint: Christianity vs. worldly)
2. How did the style and ideals of Neoclassical artists such as Jacques-Louis David oppose those of the Rococo? Compare and contrast one Rococo work of art to a Neoclassical work of art. 3.What are the major stylistic and iconographic differences?
This week, we learned about the beginnings of the Renaissance and Baroque periods in both the North (Flanders and Burgundy) and in Italy. Choose one of the following prompts to discuss:
Option 1
Though the Renaissance period represented a “rebirth” of artistic creation in these areas of Europe, the art of the Northern Renaissance was very different from Italian Renaissance art in both inspiration and execution.
Compare and contrast the general similarities and differences in the art of the Northern and Italian Renaissances.
What were the sources of inspiration? (i.e. humanism, private devotion, etc.)
What mediums were used (i.e. oil paint, sculpture, fresco)?
What types of subjects did artists paint and sculpt? How did these differ from Medieval art?
Cite two works of art (one from the Northern Renaissance and one from the Italian Renaissance) that you feel best represent each respective Renaissance and explain why.
What was the impact of the Protestant Reformation led by Martin Luther on the creation of art, especially in German-speaking countries and the Netherlands?
Option 2
The Baroque movement began in Italy, but the style spread quickly to the North, and was used by both the Catholic church in Flanders and Protestant artists in the Dutch Republic.
What was the Council of Trent and how did it catalyze Baroque art movement in the Catholic Church?
How did the Baroque style depart from the rational, ordered classicism of the Renaissance? What types of subjects were depicted? Give an example of a work of art or sculpture to support and use key terms from this module.
How does the Baroque style manifest in architecture? Describe its main qualities in a few words and give an example.
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