Category: Art

How are the objects similar?” and “How are the objects different?So what was the object used for? Who used it? Where was it originally located? Who was supposed to see or not see the works?

This assignment asks you to write a compare and contrast short essay. To see the pair side by side click here Download here. To read about the pairs click on the links below.

King Menkaure and Queen ( https://smarthistory.org/king-menkaure-mycerinus-and-queen/ ) and House Altar depicting Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and their Daughters ( https://smarthistory.org/house-altar-depicting-akhenaten-nefertiti-and-three-of-their-daughters/ )

The essay should answer the question, “How are the objects similar?” and “How are the objects different?” The key to a good compare and contrast essay is to organize the paragraphs by theme where both works of art are discussed all the way through.

What are the themes? Choose any of the formal qualities – such as style, material, size, use of line, texture, shape, etc. that you already read about for Assignment #6. You also need to include a discussion of the objects’ functions and meanings. So what was the object used for? Who used it? Where was it originally located? Who was supposed to see or not see the works?

 

 

How has Creative Commons affected artists in our society in both negative and positive ways? Cite specific examples.How have digital technologies affected the open sharing of information?

Watch the movie about Creative Commons. (Links to an external site.)
Format for Delivery: After viewing the short film, compose a discussion thread sharing your thoughts on the following questions:

How has Creative Commons affected artists in our society in both negative and positive ways? Cite specific examples.

How does it differ from copyright?

How have digital technologies affected the open sharing of information?

Reticulum Rex

What do you think the artist was trying to say? What was the artist’s objective? Does the work convey any sort of mood or idea? Do you think there is an underlying message or moral to the work of art? Is there a certain objective or agenda promoted in the artwork?

This is where you should demonstrate an understanding of the subject of the work of art (see the information about research, below). If the work of art is a story from the Bible, for instance, summarize the story and identify the characters in the scene. If the work of art depicts a subject from history, tell me what happened.

Interpretation

This should be the longest part of your essay. Try to understand the meaning of the work of art based on your observations.

What do you think the artist was trying to say? What was the artist’s objective? Does the work convey any sort of mood or idea? Do you think there is an underlying message or moral to the work of art? Is there a certain objective or agenda promoted in the artwork?

Judgment/ Conclusion

This element of your essay is similar to the interpretation. You are telling me your reaction to the piece. Why did you choose this work of art, out of all the works in the museum? Discuss the strengths and merit of the work of art. Your judgment will be based on education as well as personal preference.

 

Why do you think Kimmelman gave the title “The Accidental Masterpiece” to this book?Have you ever created an accidental masterpiece? Do you know anyone who has? Have you ever seen one-where and when? Explain thoroughly.

“The Accidental Masterpiece, On the Art of Life and Vice Versa” by Michael Kimmelman

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After reading the entire book provide a chapter by chapter reaction. Give a brief synopsis of the content and your reaction. Include such themes as:

Why is/isn’t this about art?

How did you feel when reading this chapter?

Was this about a “healthy’ relationship with art? How did the art in this chapter affect its creator? What element of art was this chapter dealing with?

Why do you think Kimmelman gave the title “The Accidental Masterpiece” to this book?

Have you ever created an accidental masterpiece? Do you know anyone who has? Have you ever seen one-where and when? Explain thoroughly.

Now select the chapter you most identified with and expand upon it. Do some research about the content, artist,technique. Explain why you chose this chapter. Include images if you feel they are helpful.

What is your overall impression of the book? Has it changed your idea of what Art is?

 

How did you learn about this artist and why did you choose him/her?

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Powerpoint presentation about the artist – Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Here are some basic guidelines;

I Name of sources

II Brief biography of the artist

a. nationality

b. dates of work, life

c. education

d. style of art

e. media

f. movement in art he/she is most associated with

g. major contribution to the art world, society

h. most famous work of art

III Critique (pick one work)

a. title, date, style, media, size

b. composition

c. design components (line, shape, color, form, texture, light)

d. significance of this work in the artist’s development

e. personal reaction (why did you choose this piece?)

IV How did you learn about this artist and why did you choose him/her?

V Use any other visuals that will help (power point, video clips, skype, etc)

You will be graded on :

Clarity of presentation, demonstration of knowledge of the subject, following guidelines and directions, expression of artistic terminology, and personal reaction

Attached in the additional materials is a powerpoint example

Are the actions on the screen relevant to the times? (What is the theme? Does the theme of this film speak to our era of time? How does this theme speak to this generation?)Is the integrity of the audience respected? (Especially comment on the ending of this movie. Is it fitting? Does it make sense?)

You are the Film Critic

For this module assignment, you are the critic. Choose a film to critique. (Try to choose a film you can view multiple times.)

In essay form, answer the following:

Name of the movie, director, and year it was produced. (Give a brief context of the director, and year this director created in.

Is the style used to create this film unique to the art form? (Remember, film is an art of choices; name and describe one or two interesting directorial choices in this movie. These could include use of montage or camera angles. Or, the choices could include use of music or use of POV shots.)

Do the characters have complex inner lives? (Name two of the leading characters, and describe their context, actions, and reactions.)

Are the actions on the screen relevant to the times? (What is the theme? Does the theme of this film speak to our era of time? How does this theme speak to this generation?)Is the integrity of the audience respected? (Especially comment on the ending of this movie. Is it fitting? Does it make sense?)

What technology will you use?Who is the Audience?– age group, gender, education level

ReMix Project

On a Word document, write a proposal to explain your approach. Your proposal should include the following:

Which essay will you remix to a new audience?

Who is the Audience?– age group, gender, education level

What is the Purpose? – entertainment, explanation, opinion, argument

What technology will you use? Choices are available here

 

 Explain how your personality/ability can be optimized by the UAL course?What do you expect to learn from UAL and what you can bring to UAL?

Fashion design courses admission

What inspired you to enter this field?

Those designer?

What brings you the passion for this industry?

What’s your personality that makes you a suitable candidate?

creative?

adventurers?

renovative?Love challenges?

love to express your feelings to others?

Why UAL?

Explain how your personality/ability can be optimized by the UAL course?

What do you expect to learn from UAL and what you can bring to UAL?

You can say what is your expected job after you graduated

What were the material specifics: scope (number of works), media (painting, collage, photography, AR, etc.), and space utilization? How was the exhibition arranged? How did one move through it and how did it engage audience participation?

Virtual Art Exhibition Review

Chicago Manual Citation. consider the following. Choose a virtual exhibition from the past year from the list below and review it.

Follow the writing guidelines for the review. reinforce what you saw and are describing.

If circumstances prevent physical attendance, see the list of virtual exhibitions. What was the title and theme of the exhibition (e.g. what was it trying to communicate)?

What were the material specifics: scope (number of works), media (painting, collage, photography, AR, etc.), and space utilization? How was the exhibition arranged? How did one move through it and how did it engage audience participation?

Provide an analysis of the exhibition in whether or not you found it successful in what it set out to do. How did it succeed and where could it have been improved? ·