Category: Art & architecture

First see the file ” Midterm prompt file”. You are a curator at the Art Museum.

First see the file ” Midterm prompt file”. You are a curator at the Art Museum. The Museum is planning an exhibition. You must decide the exhibition’s theme from the art pieces we discussed in class, from Module 2 to Module 5 in the lesson series. Please choose one artwork from the class lessons as the main artwork from the lesson series above to be displayed at the center of the gallery. This work will be used to create the exhibition’s main theme and make pamphlets and posters. Please provide the title and theme of the art exhibition that will reflect the essence of your choice of artwork.
Please write an essay that argues for your choice of the exhibition’s subject and justifies the significance of the artwork selected as the central element of the show.
When discussing the main artwork’s historical significance, you should compare and contrast this work, pointing out the similarities and differences with one or two (or more) other art pieces studied in the class. Do not simply juxtapose comparisons and contrasts. This is for your argument about your choice of the main artwork for the show. Additionally, while you compare and contrast artworks, you must explain the uniqueness of your choice of the central artwork for the exhibition. When you compare and contrast, please discuss forms, visual & compositional elements, styles, art movements, historical context, cultural influences, patronages, materials, techniques, production methods, functions, symbolism/iconographic features, and locations.
Please incorporate the lesson materials (lecture slides, reading, videos, etc.) and show your understanding of them in your essay. Use proper art historical terms, concepts, and keywords in your writing. Use the various analysis tools we learned from the module 1, “How to read art (lecture slides, articles, and videos).”

Andy Warhol, Flowers (1967), Silk-screen ink and synthetic polymer paint on canv

Andy Warhol, Flowers (1967), Silk-screen ink and synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 115 1/2 × 115 1/2 in Found in the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla
Step 1: Descriiption – A Visual Inventory and Collecting Facts
What facts can you determine based on what you see? Be specific.
• Who made the work of art?
• How was it made?
• What materials were used?
• What do you see?
• What elements of art and principles of design are featured here?
• What art historical period does this work belong to?
• Does the artwork depict an event, place, or story?
• Do you recognize any symbols in the artwork?
Step 2: Analysis – Effects of Elements and Principles
Think of this section as a mini-formal analysis. Consider the facts you have collected above and relate them to one another. Ask questions like… * Please include these
• How do the elements and principles work together here to create an effect on you, the viewer?
• Look at the relationships between the elements in the artwork. How do they help your eyes move around the artwork?
• Ultimately, what is the mood expressed in the artwork based on the application of elements and principles?
• How does the period relate to the subject matter?
• How does the artist’s experience or identity relate to the subject matter or process used?
Step 3: Interpretation – Images and Meanings
Consider the following contexts for this work of art: historical, iconographic, biographical, and psychological.
Historical:
• What historical and cultural events may be conveyed in or influenced this work? How do you know?
• Are there many works by the same artist, or by a group of artists who were influenced by one another and created works in a similar style (for example, Impressionist or Cubist) where your work is displayed? How does your artwork fit into this scheme?
Iconographic:
Are there images or symbols contained in the artwork that carry a deeper meaning than can initially be observed?
If so, do they convey:
• a social statement?
• propaganda?
• a narrative?
• a moral?
• spiritual meaning?
Biographical and Psychological:
What is known to have motivated the artist to create this work? If we don’t know, based on the artist’s biography, what is your guess?
• Does it seem to reflect his or her convictions or values in any way?
• How might the subject of this work resonate with the artist’s biography?
• What aspects of the artist’s biography or psychological state seem to inform or are reflected in this work?
Ultimately, what is this work all about? Substantiate your response to this question with information from the prompts above.
Step 4: Evaluation – Judging the Artwork
It is finally time to express your own opinion about the work of art based on what you have learned.
Final Evaluation or Judgment
• Does this work of art move you in some way or encourage your critical thought? Explain this thoroughly.
• What do you think of its cultural, historical, and/or aesthetic value?
• Would you encourage others to see this artwork? Why or why not?

Discussion – Architecture

After viewing the lectures so far, what aspect of be

Discussion – Architecture

After viewing the lectures so far, what aspect of becoming a licensed architect do you find the most surprising?

The title of your discussion post should summarize your thoughts on the topic. The post itself should be video recorded with audio (between 45-90 seconds long) and include your thoughts on the topic using vocabulary and themes from the reading and/or lectures. Start your post by clicking on the

use reading material Authors: Lazzari
Publisher:Use reading material Exploring A

use reading material Authors: Lazzari
Publisher:Use reading material Exploring Art: A Global, Thematic Approach Cengage Learning US
Format: e-Text no POD (VS)
Edition: 5l Exploring Art: A Global, Thematic Approach: Chapters 5-6 from This week we examined art from some of the earliest periods of human history, focusing on art related to our most basic needs: food and shelter, sexuality, and reproduction.
What were two formal elements that you saw repeated when looking at art focusing on our most basic needs?
For each element, name both the element and at least one work where you saw that element employed. List at least two elements and two works of art in total.
Why do you think each element was important in the works that you identified?
For example: Unity is frequently used to represent primordial couples. In Masaccio’s Adam and Eve, Adam and Eve are depicted in peach colors that signify their nudity; the color and movement unify them as a couple. The artist used color and movement to visually connect the figures. In so doing, Masaccio emphasized their role as a couple and their expulsion from the gates of paradise.

Assignment: Form and Principles
Learning how to explore and apply knowledge of t

Assignment: Form and Principles
Learning how to explore and apply knowledge of the elements and principles of visual organization to conduct a formal analysis of an artwork is one of the learning outcomes of this course. This assignment prepares you to write about the formal elements and the principles of design of an artwork. Please be sure to read Chapters 1-5 and be familiar with the terms in those chapters before completing this assignment.
Learning objective of this assignment:
Explore and apply knowledge of the principles of visual organization to conduct formal analysis of artworks
Task 1: Select a work from the Form and Principle Image List.
Review the image list and find an image that appeals to you*. Note that each image will have a caption linking to where the work of art is located. Use this information to research the work and/the artist. Please keep in mind that research is only as good as the source, so be ruthless in your search for reputable information. Two sources are required. Please note: Wikipedia should only be considered a secondary source at best.
*Please note: you must analyze a work from this list. An analysis of an image not on this list will not be accepted.
Consider reviewing the video below How to Write and Talk about the Elements of Art and Principles of Design
I take issue with one thing in the clip. If an edge or a shape is created by value contrast and not an actual line, that is an edge not a line.
Task 2
Write a paper, including a labeled image of your chosen work, as detailed below:
In the first paragraph, describe the formal elements the artist uses in the work—line, shape, color, texture, space, light, value. Use specific vocabulary. Be specific. You need to use at least 3 specific terms in context related to formal elements (Chapter 4).
Then, discuss the principles of design—balance, emphasis and focal point, scale and proportion, repetition and rhythm, and unity and variety, emphasis and subordination, scale and proportion. Which of the principles of design stands out to you? You must use at least 2 terms related to principles of design (chapter 5). In this paragraph, be sure you do not talk about subject matter or content.

In an additional paragraph, first state the subject matter, then give your opinion of the content. Then research the content of the artwork and/or the artist briefly. Try to relate your research to your chosen image. Please write in your own words; you may include a brief quote, but the majority of what you write should be your words.
Please utilize scholarly sources, not student blogs or homework help websites—you will not receive credit for poor sources. If you have questions about citations, here is a good resource from your CPCC Library: How Citations Work opens in new window
Word count should be between 300 and 400 words.
Task 3
Before submit your work by uploading your file to the submission link, compare to the exemplary column of the Grading rubric.
Rubric link:
FORM & PRINCIPLES
Assignment link:
Submit: Module 4 Form and Principles assignment