in the word document you'll see what you have to do with the essay (guidelines and the grading rubric) in the pictures you'll see all the works which you're asked to pick two from.

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This assignment is designed to engage you with the issue of effectiveness of art. You are to select two works we have covered in class for your analysis and discussion. One work should serve as an example of effective/successful art, and another as ineffective/unsuccessful. Before presenting a detailed analysis of these works, you should come up with your own criteria ( at least 3) for what makes an effective/successful art. For example, to be effective should it be aesthetically pleasing (what exactly makes art aesthetically pleasing: scale, location, colors, particular style? I would like you to come up with your own 3 criteria. Each criterion should be explained. For example, you can state that in order to be effective, art should reflect the values of its intended audience. But you have to explain why it is important. Consider your criteria as an argument you are advancing/defending in your essay. This essay should be based on your close visual observations rather than outside research.

Grading Rubric:

Any evidence of plagiarism = automatic fail

Following of instructions: /5

Is this essay based primarily on observations the student made while him/herself?

Does the essay follow the instructions set out in the assignment description?

Is it the correct length?

Correct grammar and spelling ________________________________________/10

(Correct spelling, punctuation & grammar used throughout. proper noun/verb agreement, correct use of writing voice, clarity of writing, etc. Correct punctuation used when describing works of art (either italics, quotation marks or underlining used for title of works of art, capital letters used for names of artists, brackets used for dates when appropriate. E.g. "Duccio's Maesta was painted in 1308". Or "Duccio's Maesta (1308) was painted for the altarpiece of Siena cathedral.")

Articulation of criteria ________________________________________/15

Does the student articulate 3 criteria, providing a specific rationale for each? Does the student connect these criteria with the concept of successful art work?

Analysis of artworks ________________________________________/20

Does the essay clearly connect the formal elements of the works (e.g. materials used, line, color, composition). and their meanings (narrative content) with the articulated criteria? Does the student provide specific visual examples to substantiate his/her argument?