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Create a work of poetry, lyrics, music, or dance, inspired by your selected art piece. Then Write a reflection about the relationship between your art production and the inspiration piece.

Art Creation and Reflection

This is a 2 part assignment. First Select a poem, musical piece, or dance piece to use as a point of inspiration.

Create a work of poetry, lyrics, music, or dance, inspired by your selected art piece. Then Write a reflection about the relationship between your art production and the inspiration piece. Include the following in the reflection paper

Include:

Introduction

Inspiration Piece

Include the inspiration poem, lyrics, or recording of musical or dance piece within the document. Use a link in the case of a recording.

Record the title, artist/author/composer, year, and place of origin.

Briefly explain the background of the inspiration piece.

Your Art Piece

Include your original poem or lyrics within the document. If you selected a musical or dance piece, submit as a separate file in the Art Creation Submission (Recordings) area following this assignment.

Provide a title.

Explain the background of your piece.

Connection

Explain the thematic connection between the two pieces.

How are they similar and different?

Are they the same medium? How does the medium impact what the viewer experiences?

What your research has unearthed that gives greater insight into the work you have chosen to write about.

Research Project Phase 2. Brainstorming ideas, bm B outline and three paragraphs

Using the instructions in the Research Paper Instructions and based on the topic you have chosen and submitted, brainstorm ideas and conduct research from our eLibrary.

Then, write a paragraph (3 in total) on each of the following. This will form the initial body of your paper.

1. Key aspects of the topic you have chosen

2. What others have said in support of the topic/work from your library research

3. What your research has unearthed that gives greater insight into the work you have chosen to write about.

Instructions

The primary aim of this project is the formal analysis of an artwork, e.g., a painting in a museum, or an architectural monument, e.g. The Washington Monument, as a research paper of between 800 and 900 words as the outcome.

The word count is a guideline but will definitely factor into the final assessment and grading of your project.

How has the artist used light in the work(s)? Is there the illusion of a scene with lights and shadows, or does the artist use light and dark values in a more abstracted way?

Museum/Gallery Essay

For this paper,was hoping you could write at least3 FULL pages long, double spaces, Times New Roman, 12pt font. No space between paragraphs.

Follow the requirements. going to let you pick one work of art but You are NOT allowed to go to any other gallery webpage beyond the ones listed

For this essay, you are required to go online to one of the following institutions: Kirkland
Museum of Fine Art, the Robischon Gallery, RULE Gallery, the RedLine Gallery, the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, or the Arvada Arts Center.

You are NOT allowed to go to any other gallery webpage beyond the ones listed. You will Ysearch these gallery pages for works of art.

Often times you will find images under tabs labeled artists, past exhibitions, upcoming exhibitions, etc. Some of these webpages might even have virtual exhibitions going on! For this assinmgent, you are going to be acting as an art critic and critiquing a work of art you find on one of the above gallery webpages.

Defining Art Criticism:
Art criticism is responding to, interpreting meaning, and making critical judgments about specific works of art.·

Art critics help viewers perceive, interpret, and judge artworks.

Critics tend to focus more on modern and contemporary art from cultures close to their own while art historians tend to study works made in cultures that are more distant in time and space. You are going to be a critic!

When initially introduced to art criticism, many people associate negative connotations with the word “criticism.”
A professional art critic may be:
a newspaper reporter
a scholar writing for professional journals or texts, or·
an artist writing about other artists.

The goal of this essay is to critically analyze an artwork. Choose only one work of art from the above listed places that stands out to you and describe it by answering the below questions., you do need to have at least one paragraph for EACH

of the below sections. So, one paragraph for the describe section, one paragraph for the analyze section, one paragraph for the interpretation section, and one paragraph for the judgment section.

DO NOT include the image of your work of art inside your actual essay. It will take up room and then your essay will not be three full pages. Upload the image separately into D2L.

Formal Analysis Outline:

Describe:
Tell what you see (the visual facts).

What is the name of the artist who created the artwork?
What kind of artwork is it, what medium is it?
What is the name of the artwork?
When was the artwork created?

List the literal objects in the painting (trees, people, animals, mountains, rivers, etc.).
What do you notice first when you look at the work(s)? Why?

What kinds of colors do you see? How would you describe them?

What shapes can we see? What kind of edges do the shapes have?
Are there lines in the work(s)? If so, what kinds of lines are they?

What sort of textures do you see? How would you describe them?

What time of day/night is it? How can we tell?

What is the overall visual effect or mood of the work(s)?

Analyze:

Mentally separate the parts or elements, thinking in terms of textures, shapes/forms, light/dark or bright/dull colors, types of lines, and sensory qualities. In this step consider the most significant art principles that were used in the artwork.

Describe how the artist used them to organize the elements. (YOU NEED TO TALK ABOUT ELEMENTS OF ART AND PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN)

Suggested questions to help with analysis:

How has the artist used colors in the work(s)?
What sort of effect do the colors have on the artwork?

How has the artist used shapes within the work of art?

How have lines been used in the work(s)? Has the artist used them as an important or dominant part of the work, or do they play a different roll?

What role does texture play in the work(s)? Has the artist used the illusion of texture or has the artist used actual texture?

How has texture been used within the work(s).
How has the artist used light in the work(s)? Is there the illusion of a scene with lights and shadows, or does the artist use light and dark values in a more abstracted way?

How has the overall visual effect or mood of the work(s)? been achieved by the use of elements of art and principles of design.
How were the artists design tools used to achieve a particular look or focus?

Interpretation:

An interpretation seeks to explain the meaning of the work based on what you have learned so far about the artwork, what do you think the artist was trying to say?

What was the artist’s statement in this work?

What do you think it means?

What does it mean to you?

How does this relate to you and your life?

What feelings do you have when looking at this artwork?

Do you think there are things in the artwork that represent other things/symbols?

Why do you think that the artist chose to work in this manner and made these kinds of artistic decisions?

Why did the artist create this artwork?

Judgment:

After careful observation, analysis, and interpretation of an artwork, you are ready to make your own judgment. This is your personal evaluation based on the understandings of the work(s). Here are questions you might consider:

Why do you think this work has intrinsic value or worth (not the price of the work)? What is the value you find in the work(s)? (For example, is it a beautiful work of art, does it convey an important social message, affects the way that see the world, makes insightful connections, reaffirms a religious belief, etc.)

Do you think that the work(s) has a benefit for others?
Do you find that the work communicates an idea, feeling or principle that would have value for others?
Could the reason you find the work lacking come from a poor use of the elements of art?

Explain Is the subject matter appealing/unappealing, imaginative/unimaginative, or appealing/repulsive? How?
What kind of an effect do you think the work could have for others?

Rather than seeing the work as being very effective or without total value, does the work fall somewhere in-between? Do you think that the work is just o.k.?

What do you base this opinion on? The use of elements of art? Lack of personal expression? The work lacks a major focus?

Explore your criticism of the work(s) as much as you would any positive perceptions. Realize that your own tastes and prejudices may enter into your criticism. Give your positive and negative perceptions.

What does the graffiti artist Banksy address in his work? Look up an example of his work and explain what is being protested.

Political and Protest art

Double spaces, Times New Roman, 12pt font.

Activist art is a term used to describe art that is grounded in the act of ‘doing’ and addresses political or social issues.

The aim of activist artists is to create art that is a form of political or social currency, actively addressing cultural power structures rather than representing them or simply describing them.

In describing the art she makes, the activist artist Tania Bruguera said, don’t want art that points to a thing.want art that is the thing’.

Activist art is about empowering individuals and communities and is generally situated in the public arena with artists working closely with a community to generate the art.

1. Before you do the reading, think about the description of activist art above and then think back over the class and the artists, movements, and periods that we have discussed. Can you think of an artist that you have learned about in this class that fits into the above definition of activist art?

The following two links present a brief history of protest art from the Dadaists to today. Read the articles on the following links and then answer the questions below.
https://www.format.com/magazine/features/art/brief-history-protest-art
https://www.widewalls.ch/protest-art/

1. Define protest art. What does it mean to you? What kinds of issues to protest artists address?

2. We have come across Dada before when you had to watch the video of the sound poem performance by Hugo Ball (who wore the lobster claw suit). How does Dada fit into the above description of activist art? How is that performance an example of activist art?

3. What does the graffiti artist Banksy address in his work? Look up an example of his work and explain what is being protested.

4. Compare Banksy's work to the Arab Spring movement. What is similar about them?

5. As you discovered in the reading, a lot of activist artists utilize graffiti in their practice. Why do you think these two things, graffiti and activist art, go so well together? What about graffiti lends itself well to protest artists?

6. Which artist/artist group did you read about that you found the most intriguing? Why?

What does the hairstyle of the person in the image you chose say about them? How would you describe them? Lower class? Upper class? Young? Old? Etc.

Body, Gender, Identity in Art Part 2

Hair is an important part of a person’s identity. People often style their hair to align themselves with certain trends, social groups, or political statements.

1. Research. Pick at least two works of art that depict people. Start by visiting the website for Hair: Untangling the Roots of Identity, an exhibition. You can also search in MoMA’s collection.
http://museum.cornell.edu/exhibitions/hair-untangling-roots-identity
https://www.moma.org/collection/

2. Consider and create. Looking at the subject(s) in the work of art, think about what their hairstyles might reveal about their identity. What does the hairstyle of the person in the image you chose say about them? How would you describe them? Lower class? Upper class? Young? Old? Etc.

An individual’s identity is made up of many different factors.

3. Consider. What is important to you? How would you describe yourself? Write ten words that are central to your identity. These words can be anything, including social categories such as ethnicity and gender, adjectives describing your personality, issues or beliefs you care about, and your favorite pastimes and activities.

4. Create. Make an abstract self portrait! Create a collage that represents the different aspects of your identity. Write a paragraph describing the self-portrait collage you made of yourself.

What does the graffiti artist Banksy address in his work? Look up an example of his work and explain what is being protested.

A Black Feminist Critique of Antidiscrimination Doctrine, Feminist Theory and Antiracist and political and protest art

Read the document and ansers the questions

1. What is the author’s main argument in this essay? What/who is she criticizing?

2. What is the “single-axis framework” the author is referring to?

3. What is the author’s call to action? What is she suggesting should happen?

Activist art is a term used to describe art that is grounded in the act of ‘doing’ and addresses political or social issues.

The aim of activist artists is to create art that is a form of political or social currency, actively addressing cultural power structures rather than representing them or simply describing them. In describing the art, she makes, the activist artist Tania Bruguera said don’t want art that points to a thing. want art that is the thing’.

Activist art is about empowering individuals and communities and is generally situated in the public arena with artists working closely with a community to generate the art.

Before you do the reading, think about the description of activist art above and then think back over the class and the artists, movements, and periods that we have discussed. Can you think of an artist that you have learned about in this class that fits into the above definition of activist art?

1. Define protest art. What does it mean to you? What kinds of issues to protest artists address?

3. What does the graffiti artist Banksy address in his work? Look up an example of his work and explain what is being protested.

4. Compare Banksy’s work to the Arab Spring movement. What is similar about them?

5. As you discovered in the reading, a lot of activist artists utilize graffiti in their practice. Why do you think these two things, graffiti, and activist art, go so well together? What about graffiti lends itself well to protest artists?

6. Which artist/artist group did you read about that you found the most intriguing? Why?

Discuss some of the factors that have motivated artists to use their own bodies in works of art.

Body Gender Identity in art part 1

In this module there is a powerpoint discussion which covers the topic of the body and gender.

Read through the powerpoint and answer the three questions on the second slide titled “Learning Objectives.”

Make sure for each answer you are referencing examples from the powerpoint.

Explain why “beautiful” is an ambiguous word in reference to the body.

Discuss some of the factors that have motivated artists to use their own bodies in works of art.

Differentiate between biological sex and gender and discuss some of the ways in which identity is constructed

juste answer to the questions i dont need introduction and conclusion juste write and answers the questions by using the examples from the power point.

How would you describe pages 54-68? What is shown? Are there objects, people, etc.? What are they doing? Be as specific as possible in your answer.

Codex zouche nuttall

Codex Zouche-Nuttall Worksheet
Complete the following worksheet using the pages from the codex provided to the class.

1. Can you identify Lord 8 Deer? Draw an image of him below and then write from which page you drew.

2. In the provides pages, we can see the meeting of Lord 8 Deer and Lord 4 Jaguar which leads to the elevation of Lord 8 Deer to “lineage head” or a type of ruler, marked by the nose piercing ceremony. Which page is the ceremony happening on?

How does Lord 8 Deer’s appearance change as a result after the ceremony happens? (Hint: look VERY closely at the next representation of Lord 8 Deer in the manuscript)

3. How would you describe pages 54-68? What is shown? Are there objects, people, etc.? What are they doing? Be as specific as possible in your answer.

4. Based on what occurs in page 52-53 with Lord 8 Deer (the nose piercing ceremony that makes him the king), what do you think is happening in page 54-68?

5. Identify at least two other individuals from the codex and write their name and the page you found them on below. (You CANNOT use Lord 8 Deer or Lord 4 Jaguar)

6. At the top of page 70, we see Lord 8 Deer engaged in combat and then we go on to see a bunch of place names with atlatl spears in them from pages 71-74. What do you think this represents? (Hint: recall the lecture and the comment I made about the atlatl spears)

7. Describe at least two place names shown from pages 71-74 and then state which page you found them on. Use the index/key box in the Miro board to help.

8. Based on the pages provided to you, and your answers above, how does the Codex Zouche-Nuttall describe/present Lord 8 Deer? How do you think the Mixtec’s viewed him?

What is the role of the artists?Is the work representational or nonrepresentational?

Critical Thinking Paper Art Appreciation

The critical thinking paper will be an analysis of a work of art of your choice at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Considering Covid-19, you have the option of going in person to the museum or looking on their website for an artwork.

The entire collection of the museum is online.

There is no comparison of looking at an artwork in person, but it might not be realistic for your situation.am leaving that up to you to decide. Your paper will be submitted in the journal the week it is due (see below).

The journal can be found under the module for the week it is due in Blackboard.

You must include an image of the artwork with your paper.

You should place it into the body of your paper and submit as a pdf file or a word document.

You must cite any references you use although references are not required

. This is not a research paper, but a paper demonstrating your observation and critical thinking process.

Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
http://www.clevelandart.org/
Due: Week 5, Sunday, July 11 Paper Topic

The paper topic is the artwork & image. You don’t need a topic. For the artwork include artist, title, medium, date if available.

This will be submitted in the journal week 5.Due:

Week 7, Sunday, July 25 Paper Due The final paper should be submitted in the journal week 7 as an attachment.

You can submit the paper as a pdf file or word document. Place the image of the artwork in the body
of the paper.

Paper Format: 400-500 words. If citing a source, you can use any method, but make sure it is consistent.

No plagiarism.

Questions to consider when analyzing an artwork:

What is the role of the artists?Is the work representational or nonrepresentational?

What formal elements are used – line, space, color & light, texture, pattern, design elements.

Is the work expressive (emotional) or analytical? What color scheme is used? How does this affect the meaning? What medium is used?

The above list is for ideas. Each work will be different and what is written about may vary.

Everyone should start by looking at the artwork and describing what you see (the subject matter), then what that means (content).

Remember artwork can be open ended.

If you think this is the case with your artwork, you need to make this clear.

You can give more than one interpretation if you feel it is necessary.

If you go to the museum, you can write about your experience at the museum.

How it is different seeing an artwork in person.

Make sure to have a clear introduction, body, & conclusion for your paper.

This means you should have at least 3 paragraphs, not one giant paragraph.

do not want a list, but a well written analysis of the artwork & museum experience.

Your introduction should be something that captures your reader’s attention, the body should lay-out the nuts and bolts of the artwork, and the conclusion should sum up your experience with the artwork &/or the museum.

Remember to spell check and use complete sentences!

How are they similar and different?Are they the same medium? How does the medium impact what the viewer experiences?

Art Creation

Part 1: Art Creation

Select a poem, musical piece, or dance piece to use as a point of inspiration. Create a work of poetry, lyrics, music, or dance, inspired by your selected art piece. Video or audio recordings should be no longer than 5 minutes and must be in MP4 format.

Note: If your art creation requires a separate file submission, submit in the Art Creation Submission (Recordings) area following this assignment.

Part 2: Reflection

Write a reflection about the relationship between your art production and the inspiration piece. Include the following in the reflection paper: