Intro to Art. Spring 2015 Object Analysis/Research Paper       The assignment is to write a 2-3 page paper on an art work in a...

Intro to Art.

Spring 2015

Object Analysis/Research Paper

The assignment is to write a 2-3 page paper on an art work in a New York City museum. The idea is that you will go to the museum and have a chance to see the work in person, and that what you see will help to inform your paper.

On the next page, you will find a list of recommended artworks and where they are located. However, you can also choose another work from any period, region of the world, and medium – subject to my approval. If this is from a period we have not discussed yet, just make sure you’ll know how to discuss the object correctly.

Conduct a visual analysis of the object. Describe what you see, and address the art historical significance of the object. Topics you could address include:

·         Period, Movement or Style

·         Medium, Materials and Techniques

·         Form (eg., color, composition, line)

·         Subject Matter

·         Historical Context

·         Function

·         Reception

·         Artistic influences

·         Patron

Conduct research to inform your discussion. You must use TWO SOURCES. Only one may be a generic textbook like the Gombrich or the Janson. For the other, I recommend a general book on the artist, the period/movement, or the specific artwork. The source must be scholarly  - e.g. a book or an article for the journal. You can obtain these from the Queens Library, or use online databases like JSTOR or GoogleScholar.

Required Format:

·         2-3 pages, Double spaced, 1’’ margins all around, size 12 font (Times New Roman or Arial)

·         At the top of the paper, please provide me the Artist, Title, Date and location of the work.

·         Include 2 images – 1 of the artwork, and 1 of the wall label

·         Include proof you went to the museum – either your receipt or ticket

·         Proper bibliography and citation of your sources

·         Andy Warhol: Campbell’s Soup Cans 1962, Gold Marilyn, or Orange Car Crash 13 times (Pop Art)