Artist Inquiry
CAL 3700 African Arts Heritage Artist Inquiry
In this course, we will introduce many important artists and cultural figures. This paper is your opportunity to become familiar with one person. You will also be asked to share your understanding.
1. Select one of the artists from the provided list. Using the dotstorming board, provide a concise introduction to the artist. Include artist’s name and dates and emphasize the artist’s contribution or accomplishment that you will focus on in your paper.
NAME
Dates
Genre
Introduction. Due 10/7/20
Link to DotStorming https://dotstorming.com/b/5f3eff96a21a387201c73ecc
2. Select two boards/ artists that identify a potential colleague or influence for your artist and mark them (vote for them).
3. Develop a paper discussing how or why this individual is important to the development of Black art/culture In your paper:
· Provide a brief background on the artist. Include colleagues or influences.
· When are they are creating?
· What are the issues, concerns or interests of Black Artists in this period?
· Identify and describe one “work” that would help others to understand the artist you are focused on?
· Due 10/28/20
Assessment
The complete paper will:
· Provide a clear overview of the artist including general background and focus on the time period in which s/he created.
· Describe a significant issue or concern for the artist related to Black cultural ideas discussed in class.
· Identify and discuss a significant work of art by the artist. What makes the work significant or important?