Art

Please respond to the following 5 topics in (short) paragraph form. (25 points)1. Define the terms ‘Chiaroscuro’ and ‘Sfumato’. What well known HIGH RENAISSANCE artist explored these techniques and how have they been used by artists during the time of our study in this class?2. What is the story behind Auguste Rodin’s sculpture the Burghers of Calais? It is impossible to discuss this without inclusion of Camille Claudel and her overall influence on Rodin’s work from the time she met him until his death. .https://www.theartstory.org/artist/claudel-camille/life-and-legacy/3. French Impressionism: This was an entirely new way of painting…how did it come about and what earlier influences promoted the ideas the Impressionists wanted to convey? A vital factor allowing these painters to do what they did was the availability of paint in portable tubes in 1851….what else???4. What are some ways in which Impressionism influenced and led to Post-Impressionism? In your response, name some of the characteristics of each movement. 5. What was the importance of the Paris Salon and what happened to those who were rejected by the Salon? A clue I hope you’ll look at and expand upon: 

initial post one page with intext citation and referencesRequired ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity:Textbook: Humanities through the Arts10th EditionBy Lee Jacobus and F. David MartinMinimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)Initial Post InstructionsSelect a work of art from any of the chapters in our textbook, and write a response that analyzes the art through the lens of a descriptive critic, an interpretive critic, and an evaluative critic. What different things would these critics have to say? Use the following guidelines:Descriptive Critic: Address at least 3 different elements of art and/or principles of design.Interpretive Critic: This will require research so that you can understand the subject, meaning, and intent of the work.Evaluative Critic: Use the standards of perfection, insight, and inexhaustibility (as described in the text).

Most Greek sculpture in museums and galleries have been cleaned, the paint deliberately removed or worn away over time and therefore no longer appear as they did during the time period when they were created. Artists have attempted to re-create the original appearance in virtual reconstructions of Greek sculpture to give 21st centuries viewers an idea of what the ancient viewer would have seen. After viewing their recreations on the sites below, address the following questions.What issues arise when viewers realize they have been viewing ancient works in a manner that was not intended by the artist? (colorless rather than painted)?What do you think of the re-imaging process, what are the results and is your answer affected by a preconceived idea of what Greek sculpture should look like?

Answer the following questions using your textbook. Be thorough.1. Who should be the hero of the Iliad? Defend your position with specific references to the poem.2. What is the position on the nature of reality of the Materialists, Pythagoreans, Dualists, and Atomists? According to these Greek philosophers, what is the true nature of the world?3. Pick a genre or style of music and explain what you believe its “ethos” to be.4. Investigate Raphael’s fresco, The School of Athens, which depicts the major figures of Greek philosophy. Identify each figure and explain why each is included in the scene, and explain how the gestures of each figure offers clues to their identities.5. What are the major differences of Platonists and Aristotelians? Which are you?6. Do you think Plato would or would not consider Marcus Aurelius a “philosopher king?” Why or why not?7. Find examples that reflect the influence of Rome on our present-day vocabulary, laws, political institutions, religious practices/ superstitions, sculpture, and architecture.Write in complete thoughts and use Standard English at all times. Use an MLA heading and MLA format. Upload as MS Word doc.Note: This assignment will be graded holistically, meaning 10 is excellent, 9 is very good, 8 is good, etc.

Please select from one of the following 2 options to write a short essay.  Essays must meet a minimum of 250-350 words.  If you are paraphrasing from the textbook, make sure to use a citation at the end of the sentence, ex. (Kleiner, p. – ). Paraphrasing is fine, but do not quote directly from the textbook. These essays are analytical and critical responses.  You should not say “I” or give opinions. Option #1: Contrast the differences in the paintings by Baroque artists from Italy and Spain versus those from Northern Europe. What features unite them all under the term Baroque? Select at least 3 examples.   OR   Option #2: Compare and contrast Rococo and Neoclassical art in terms of subject matter and style. You must discuss at least one example from each style. (You can compare sculpture to sculpture, painting to painting, or building to building. If discussing architecture, make sure to consider appearance, form, and function.)

Each hike and reflection must incorporate: A picture of you on the hike (and your hiking buddy or a screenshot of the start time and stop time of the location sharing on your device) The screenshot of the map route taken and the recorded time stamp (2 hours or more) The reflection prompts found in the rubric for each week. *Prior to each hike, please review the weekly lectures, videos, and documents* Reflections should be a clear and concise reflection of your personal involvement and use of that week’s topic of discussion. Each paper will be evaluated based on the rubric provided for each reflection found on Blackboard. Reflection papers should be 2 pages double-spaced, typed in a standard size 12 font with normal one-inch margins. Assignments should be proofread for grammar and errors.

Research a fire that occurred in the united states within the last 75 years that was spread due to the materials that were installed. give a brief overview in your own words. as an emerging professional designer, discuss how this research impacted you and how this will inform your material specification choices moving forward. 

Answer the following questions using your textbook. Be thorough.1. Who should be the hero of the Iliad? Defend your position with specific references to the poem.2. What is the position on the nature of reality of the Materialists, Pythagoreans, Dualists, and Atomists? According to these Greek philosophers, what is the true nature of the world?3. Pick a genre or style of music and explain what you believe its “ethos” to be.4. Investigate Raphael’s fresco, The School of Athens, which depicts the major figures of Greek philosophy. Identify each figure and explain why each is included in the scene, and explain how the gestures of each figure offers clues to their identities.5. What are the major differences of Platonists and Aristotelians? Which are you?6. Do you think Plato would or would not consider Marcus Aurelius a “philosopher king?” Why or why not?7. Find examples that reflect the influence of Rome on our present-day vocabulary, laws, political institutions, religious practices/ superstitions, sculpture, and architecture.Write in complete thoughts and use Standard English at all times. Use an MLA heading and MLA format. Upload as MS Word doc.Note: This assignment will be graded holistically, meaning 10 is excellent, 9 is very good, 8 is good, etc.

Most Greek sculpture in museums and galleries have been cleaned, the paint deliberately removed or worn away over time and therefore no longer appear as they did during the time period when they were created. Artists have attempted to re-create the original appearance in virtual reconstructions of Greek sculpture to give 21st centuries viewers an idea of what the ancient viewer would have seen. After viewing their recreations on the sites below, address the following questions.What issues arise when viewers realize they have been viewing ancient works in a manner that was not intended by the artist? (colorless rather than painted)?What do you think of the re-imaging process, what are the results and is your answer affected by a preconceived idea of what Greek sculpture should look like?

Please select from one of the following 2 options to write a short essay.  Essays must meet a minimum of 250-350 words.  If you are paraphrasing from the textbook, make sure to use a citation at the end of the sentence, ex. (Kleiner, p. – ). Paraphrasing is fine, but do not quote directly from the textbook. These essays are analytical and critical responses.  You should not say “I” or give opinions. Option #1: Contrast the differences in the paintings by Baroque artists from Italy and Spain versus those from Northern Europe. What features unite them all under the term Baroque? Select at least 3 examples.   OR   Option #2: Compare and contrast Rococo and Neoclassical art in terms of subject matter and style. You must discuss at least one example from each style. (You can compare sculpture to sculpture, painting to painting, or building to building. If discussing architecture, make sure to consider appearance, form, and function.)