Art History
Western Art Survey II: Research Paper ? Choose a work of art from our class created after 1350 C.E. for research. Your researchpaper should discuss the total components of the work of art which include: History of the subject Formal analysis of the chosen work of art Discussion of the content/meaning Paragraph 1: DESCRIPTION What do you see? Identify: (Title, Artist, Date created, size, Medium, location, and genre.) Describe what You see in the work of art (large stones, small humans, abstract animals, Gods and Goddesses, murals depicting acts of leisure, etc.) You must include the Artist, title, and medium of the work of art. Paragraph 2: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND What time period was the work created? What stylistic trends were popular during this time period? Is there an artist attributed to this work? Were there any social, political or cultural influences on this work of art? Paragraph 3: FORMAL ANALYSIS How is the work of art, organized, and constructed? A good suggestion is to think about some of the principles of Art and Design: Week 2 Module Art-Line, Shape, Space, Color, Texture, Value, and Form DesignBalance, Emphasis, Contrast, Rhythm, Pattern, Movement, Variety, Harmony, Proportion, and Unity Paragraph 4: INTERPRETATION How does the work make you feel? What is the artist saying? What do you think the artist is trying to communicate to you as a viewer? Paragraph 5: JUDGEMENT or EVALUATION Is the work successful? Why or why not? What do you like or dislike about the artwork? Does the work have a specific meaning or purpose? Paragraph 6: CONCLUSION Restate key points Summarize key points
