art

Instructions

Select 1 from these 3 subjects:

1. A visual artist ( Preferably contemporary and not necessarily in the historical record)

2. An visual art movement

3. A design innovation that led to social benefit or consequence

In a paper, of no less than 750 and no more than 1000 words, with a title that clearly identifies your thesis statement and with supporting visual examples, compare and contrast your subject keeping the following things in mind. 

1. Start with a question implied or stated about your subject and conclude with an answer or answers that suggest further questions. 

2. Is there an idea in your subject?

3. Is there evidence of art in your subject and why?

4. How does your subject connect to the past? Did the subject’s work 

    directly or indirectly create any innovation in the future?

5. What were the artistic, historic, and social influences on your subject?

6. Are there recurring themes in the work of your subject?

7. Tell me “Why” something happened as well as “What” happened.

8. Please do not do a “Book Report”

Do good research and cite all your sources.

You will be graded on the following:

1. Critical thought and perspective

2. Clarity of literary expression 

3. Relevant supporting visual examples

4. Knowledgeable use of context (artistic, historic, and social, etc.)

5. Correct grammar and spelling