Art

Discuss the lifestyle of ancient Egypt that strictly preserved the “Ka”.  Using the text and links you’ve found, write about how fashion, death ritual OR building campaigns were designed to create a “soft” and successful entry into death. You may comment on found links using information based on the text, (Art a brief history by, Marilyn Stokstad and Michael W. Cothren) also from a reliable online site. Related your own thoughts on these works based on what you have learned.

The visual art that is assigned the the “Battle of Atlanta Cyclorama.” I will attach some journal reviews and some links below.  Attached also is the “toolkit” that describes what to review and write about. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/03/how-atlanta-cyclorama-lost-its-confederate-overtone/584938/ 1. Identify which work of are you will focus on.  2. Describe the context for the artwork you choose.  3. Describe the medium, content, and FORM of your selected artwork. This video explains https://vimeo.com/268184980 Review the 5 Things to Look/Listen for Tool that is attached. For each of the 5 elements, write what you observed on your cultural road trip. Be sure to use the Art Analysis toolbox. Please feel free to include photos or video of our artwork if appropriate. 5. Conclude your 2-page (500 word report), by writing at least one paragraph on your analysis of the subtext. What does the artwork mean? Be sure to refer to both the context and the subtext, especially the form, when you interpret the subtext. And be sure to use the Art Analysis toolbox attached.

THOUGHTS ON THOUGHT PAPER You are now an Art Critic! Thought Papers are to be 3-4 pages (not including title page). Standard 1″ margins, double spaced. Times New Roman, 12-point font.  APA title page. Introduction: Introduce your subject and give as much information necessary (but, this is not the main purpose of this paper).  Main text: Tell your reader your thoughts on the subject. Aim for at least four of the following questions. ___ What was my first impression of the work? ___ In your opinion, does it succeed in its message/motive/style/ interpretation/construction?  ___ Do you think it is aimed at a particular age group/social/class/ gender/future generations?  ___ Do you think it is/was relevant to its era/world location/point of origin?  ___ Is it a simple or complex idea?  ___ In your opinion, is it aesthetically pleasing?  ___ Does it move you/make you think/reconsider your ideals/ introduce you to a new conviction?  ___ Is there a predominant color/material/idea/statement?  ___ Why do you think the artist(s) chose this subject?  ___ Is/was the work/movement/installation/exhibit successful?  ___ Have I supported my arguments with sufficient details? These are just a few questions you should consider while writing about you your subject. Remember, all opinions should be followed by the most important thought— why.  Conclusion: Simply, any other thoughts you would like to communicate to your reader.  IF you quote or cite, you must use APA format.

Please reply to this message below (use the reply button in the lower left for you response). Your answer should be thoughtful, written in complete sentences and should be a minimum of 3-4 sentences long. Your discussion question for this week is: What are two key differences between the work of Giotto and Duccio, based on the works we looked at in our lecture? How did Giotto’s work break from traditions of the Italo-Byzantine style? PLEASE USE LINK BELOW TO ACCESS THE BOOK FOR FREE.  USE YOUR OWN WORDS!!

Google “The Agony in the Garden” by El Greco and “The Ecstasy of St. Teresa” by Bernini, and “The Prodigal Son” by Rembrandt and “The Milkmaid” by Vermeer (among other, similar images). Write a comparison/contrast paper that explains how the more religious art of the southern, Catholic areas of Western Europe differs from the more secular work of the artists in the Protestant areas north of the Alps. Notice the complex, visionary religious themes of the Catholic painters and the simple, more domestic piety of the Protestant painters.

I need an essay based on the Neil MacGregor speech ”A history of the World 100 objects” https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b00pwn7  I need you to listen to the audio and reflect on why art has been with us humans for such a long time? the second question that I need to answer is  ”What can you tell us about the object Neil MacGregor describes in this episode?”

You will complete 4 short essay assignments. . Specific formatting instructions for the essay are attached. Be sure to read these instructions prior to beginning the assignment. The instructions will be the same for all 4 Short Essay assignments. Recognizing that the arts (painting, sculpture, music, literature) are often considered to be the repository of a society’s collective memory is important. This assignment will allow you to put into your own words the importance of modern art in society. Answer the questions below in your essay: What was the driving force for the early adoption of the camera? How did early photography change art? You should be able to express how photography shaped the art world and how artists responded to this new technology.  Recognizing that the arts (painting, sculpture, music, literature) are often considered to be the repository of a society’s collective memory is important. These assignments will allow you to put into your own words the importance of modern art. Written Essay Instructions: You may choose to write a 2-3- page essay in Microsoft Word, using the current APA format. Your essay must thoroughly answer the provided question for each short essay (provided in the assignment link); however, references are not required. If you do cite any sources, you must use current APA formatting and include a reference page (which is not included in the 2-3- page essay total).

Frida Kahlo, “Self Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird,” 1940 This week we learned about the many types of balance in art, including symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial balance. We also talked about imbalance in art, which gives the viewer a sense of instability and anxiety. After you review the videos/powerpoint for this week, please respond to the following prompts: Find an example of an artwork that gives you a sense of balance. What kind of compositional balance does it illustrate? (symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial, etc.) Explain how the composition gives you a sense of balance (for example, does symmetry make you feel uneasy, so you ended up choosing one with asymmetry?) You can use an artwork from this week’s powerpoint or find one on the internet (Here are a few museum websites for finding images: Art Institute of Chicago, Brooklyn Museum of Art).

1. 10-15 sentences for an introduction describing the piece and context of the artwork (OBJECTIVE) – Identify the artist and title of the piece. Include information like what the piece is made out of, where it’s located, when it was created, if it’s interactive or not, and just an overall visual description of the artwork to give us insights to the piece that we may not know about it by looking at it. 2. 15-20 sentences analyzing the lenses in which you view the piece with concrete examples (OBJECTIVE) – Using direct reference to the 3 lenses for viewing public art, describe and analyze in a cause and effect manner how the artwork fits in the lenses and why it matters. You must use references to articles or interviews from the artist or general public to back up your analysis. 3. 10-15 sentences on your personal response in regards to your feelings about the piece (SUBJECTIVE) – Tell us about what drew you to the piece and why you chose it, what kind of connection do you have to the piece? Affinity for the subject matter? Conceptual content? The materiality? Use of technology? Art as a social activity? The idea of becoming a part of the artwork by participating in it? Etc? 4. At least 3-4 images per piece & at least 1 video per piece.

Read this essay from the book:  “Tomb Raider” (p. 606).  Answer ONE of the questions below:  1. This review isn’t all positive. List a few problems that Taljonick identifies in Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition. Despite these flaws, why does he still recommend buying this video game?  2. Video games are played by both genders, and yet the main characters of action adventure video games tend to be male. The Tomb Raider franchise is one of the exceptions, because it stars a female lead, Lara Croft. Do you think the female lead in Tomb Raider makes it unique? If so, why? If not, why is Tomb Raider just like other action adventure games? Respond to two other posts, after you post yours.