Category: Art

Gallery Assignment Instructions
Choose an in-person or online exhibition of Western or World Art from c. 1500 CE to the present on which to focus.
Spend at least two (2) hours closely studying works in the exhibition.
Read any accompanying materials associated with the exhibition (artists’ or curators’ statements, other wall or website texts, additional information linked to an exhibition’s online materials, etc.).
Submit the following two written works as a single document via the Gallery Assignment TurnItIn.com link on our Canvas Modules page: a one-page, double-spaced object description of the artwork or object in the exhibition that was most interesting to you (see Assignment #1 on the Homework Assignment Instructions page for how to write an object description); and a two-page, double-spaced summary or review of the overall exhibition which sums up your thinking or opinions about it.
A minimum of two hours will be spent by students in close study of an in-person or online exhibition of art that dates from between the 16th century CE and the present day (c. 1500 to 2024 CE).  
This includes digital exhibitions that were never brought together in real life, as well as online records regarding face-to-face exhibitions that have already closed, or that cannot be seen due to location or the physical closing of the show to support public health recommendations.
Some California museums and galleries with 16th-century CE to Contemporary art collections are listed on the “Museum and Gallery Visits” page (also from the Syllabus), but you’re welcome to explore online Western and World Art collections connected to this time period from any venue around the globe.  So if you’ve always wanted to visit the National GalleryLinks to an external site. in London, the Musée du LouvreLinks to an external site. in Paris, the Metropolitan Museum of ArtLinks to an external site. in New York, or the Uffizi GalleryLinks to an external site. in Florence, now’s your chance! 
If you’d like to do a closer study of one of the works in your textbook (including an architectural site), look at the identifying information given for that work to find the museum (or city) that has it on display.

This week you will read about architecture. The lesson includes information on Roman architecture, which was greatly influenced by the Greeks and Etruscans.
Locate at least two architectural works that were influenced by Greco-Roman architecture. These can be from any time period after the Greco-Roman period but should be from different periods themselves (e.g., one from Renaissance and one from Baroque). Then address the following:
What is the function of each structure?
How does each work exhibit influence of the Greco-Roman period? Is the influence specifically Greek, Etruscan, or Roman – or a combination?
How would you compare the two selected works? Take the role of the evaluative critic.
Use examples from the text, the lesson, and the library to help support your answer. Please remember to provide images and citations to help illustrate your points.

IDENTIFY A, B, and C by artist (if known), material, technique, historical period, and dimensions.
DESCRIBE. Use words effectively to characterize each of these water works.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS. Explain different values of water manifested in these three water works. What skills, materials, and technologies were used to deploy water in these ways? Distinguish what kinds of relationships between humans and water are conveyed by these images.
WHEN? Consider the Japanese art historical periods when the three water works were made.  How did this context shape the representation of water?  
QUOTATIONS. Include at least one  brief quotation from each of the three listed above. All phrases and sentences that you quote must be set in “quotation marks” and attributed in parentheses at the end of the sentence. Your quotations should be short and carefully selected to illuminate the points you want to make.  Put the name of the author and page number in parentheses immediately following the quotation.  Here is an example: 
According to Brock, the scene shown on this box illustrates a Heian period period poem that mentions a  “bubbling stream” (Brock, p.102), that serves as a metaphor for the flow of time.
TITLE.  Give your paper an interesting title that hints at the meaning behind these water works. Make sure you explain your title in your paper.  
CORRECT your mistakes.
Your writing assignment might be returned to you with some of the following editorial symbols. Correct these mistakes yourself before handing your paper in: 
awk   Awkward sentence construction. Read what you have written to yourself; have you said it the best way?
pl/s or  s/pl    A plural construction is mismatched with a singular construction, or vice versa.
redundant   The same words or ideas are repeated needlessly. If you find that you can delete words without taking away from what needs to be said, do so.
tense   Mistake in verbal tense.
What?   It is unclear what you are trying to say.
When?   Be more precise about when in history this took place.
ww   Wrong word.  Make sure you choose the word which means what you intend to say.

Introduction
Write a paragraph in which you detail some episode. It could be an imaginary episode, or it could be an everyday moment from your own life told as a narrative, but make sure that it contains the basic elements of plot: a situation undergoing some change, which then leads to another situation.  The story should be your own original work. This needn’t be a complex story, but it should contain at least three major elements, and they should be identifiable as such, even if the change of situation isn’t fully realized until the end. For example:
“This morning I was speeding to school when my coffee slipped off the dash. It splashed over me, soaking my clothes.”
Here we have a basic plot, with a situation (driving to school dry), interrupted by a change (being splashed by coffee), then leading to a new situation (driving to school wet).
Be as creative as you’d like with this, or if you’d prefer, keep it simple and analytic. The point is to familiarize yourself with mapping the basic elements of a rudimentary plot, which is any and every story, no matter how mundane.
Next, provide a brief analysis in which you identify the main elements of the plot in your story. This will most likely be in a separate paragraph after the story itself. Be sure to identify all of the key plot elements that seem to fit within your story (exposition, foreshadowing, rising action, etc.) and include them in your analysis.
This assignment should be at least 250 words, and will be assessed on its formal clarity, the quality of the writing and editing, its degree of engagement with its topic, its creativity/inventiveness/originality of ideas, and the sophistication of thought it expresses.

Students will be expected to contribute an artwork as a new thread within your topic thread. The contributed artwork should include artwork title and artist name in the thread title as relates to the theme of the discussion topic.
The post should also include student’s reason for inclusion to the discussion theme.
Formal evaluations should include at least 3 visual elements and descriptions of how the artist has used them in their composition.
Be specific in your observations.

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assignment with five pages excluding cover and reference pages.
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type and size; Times New Roman and font size 12
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spacing 1.5.
Ø  Reference
style APA style
Ø  Justify
paragraphs and apply standard margin

This is an optional written assignment worth 20 points. Please select ONE of the prompts below
and write a 3-5 page paper addressing your selected prompt. This is not a research paper – use
your notes from class to complete the assignment. If you use material from outside of class, I
will deduct points. I want you to use your knowledge gained in Art Appreciation to complete this
assignment. #2:
The subject of David and Goliath has captivated artists throughout the centuries. In the
Renaissance, Michelangelo sculpted his David and later, in the Baroque period, Bernini sculpted
his David.
Your assignment: visually analyze Michelangelo’s David, using the elements of art (color, line,
shape, texture, etc.), design principles (balance, rhythm, scale, etc.), style, content, and subject
matter. Visually analyze Bernini’s David (in the same manner: using the elements of art, design
principles, style, form, content, and subject matter). Then, describe how Michelangelo’s David
reflects the ideals of the Renaissance and Bernini’s David reflects the ideals of the Baroque
period. In order to complete this assignment, you must use your notes and the textbook to
describe the Renaissance and the Baroque periods and discuss how each sculpture reflects each
movement’s ideals.
Formatting and due date:
Due:  Extra credit assignments must be written using Times New Roman size 12 font, with one inch
margins, and must be 3-5 pages in length. Please use MLA or Chicago Manual of Style
formatting.
optional written assignment worth 20 points. Please select ONE of the prompts below

You will refer to Assignments #1, 6, 7, and 8 in the Gateways to Art’s Journal for Museum and Gallery Projects. Each section provides questions to help you form your analysis. Use the guided questions in the journal to draft a thorough, detailed analysis of the artwork you select.
I have attached a representational, non-objective, or abstract work of art.  Complete a formal analysis of the piece. (Refer to assignment #1 of the journal)
I have attached a historical or cultural work of art. Complete a contextual and thematic analysis of the piece. (Refer to assignment #6 and #7 of the journal)
You will hypothetically evaluate and document a museum experience at Perez Art Museum in Miami Fl. (Refer to assignment #8 of the journal

M2 CP: Photomontage: Image Hijack (Part 1)
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Matteo Olivier (?) 1430s
Now that you have completed the current module readings and video training tutorials, you are now ready to produce your preliminary work. In this section (Part 1), you will develop your sketches and project concepts for your Photomontage. Be sure to follow the M1 Guidelines for Preliminary Sketches and Concept Development requirements, and take the time to carefully review the design brief, guidelines, format, and resources that are posted below before you begin developing your sketches and concepts.
Much contemporary art serves as commentary or critique, directed at various social and political issues. Often, artists appropriate (or borrow) existing images and then change them, altering their meaning to suit their own agenda. In this assignment, you will hijack a famous image or painting and use it to create a self portrait photomontage.
Please follow these steps in sequence:
Go to National Gallery of Art and choose at least 2 different original images or paintings as options and include them in your post.
Start thinking of ways to adjust (hijack) the images to create a unique self portrait. Options include using an image of your face within the image, adding objects that represent your favorite things, or creatively incorporating issues/values that are important to you.
Sketch 6 possible ‘hijacks’ to share your initial ideas with your classmates.
Write a short essay (100 words at minimum) to explain your direction and line of thinking. 
Create a new discussion topic and put the title of your project in the subject line. To post your work in the discussion space, use “Insert Image” from the menu. Do not add attachments.
You should view as many projects as possible and then choose two (at minimum) students’ designs to critique by replying to their discussion post. Be sure to refer to the Constructive Peer Critique structure when commenting on student work. Your critiques should concentrate on the design elements and use of Photoshop techniques. Collaborating with your peers will help you to build upon and strengthen your ideas, so don’t be afraid to share your project ideas and ask each other questions.
Evaluation Criteria:
the creativity of your sketches (not your drawing ability);
the effectiveness of your written explanation;
the depth and number of your critiques to other students.
You should be posting throughout the week to facilitate discussion. The earlier you post your work, the more opportunity you will have for peer feedback. Proper use of grammar and punctuation are required.
After critical peer feedback and reflection, choose your best option to bring to Photoshop for Part 2.
Resources
Guidelines for All Assignments in the Syllabus and Other Course Information Documents
How to Make a Photomontage
ArtRemix: 26 Modern Takes on Famous Historical Paintings
Definition of Appropriation Art
Examples of Appropriation Art

After reviewing Pages 6–8 in this module, write a goodbye message to your instructor and classmates in two forms: once in a professional email and then as a Tweet. Be sure to follow the suggested style guidelines for each form.
Start with the professional email first. In your email, you might include your favorite aspects of the semester, some ways in which you’ve grown as a writer, your future plans for writing or art projects, and any final words for the class. After you’ve written your email, see if you can capture the heart of its message in a 280-character Tweet.
Submit your professional email and your Tweet in the same post, so we can examine how one message can be expressed in two different writing forms and styles.
(some parts you can leave a general answer and I’ll go back an fill in)