Art Analysis Paper Rubric-5pages

Art Analysis Paper Rubric Directions and Rubric ​for the Art Analysis Research Paper Based on a Museum Visit to Choose One Work of Art. (80 Pts) Please be sure the paper has all of the following points and review the rubric for further information.

1. Title (Hints at Thesis: NOT “Art Analysis Paper” or Artist Name or Simply Title of the Art)

2. Image of the Artwork with Full Identification marked Figure 1: Artist, Title (in italics), Date, Medium, Size (in inches or feet not cm) and Name of Museum and Location (City and State)

3. Introduction: Creative Introductory paragraph on the artwork, artist and writing leads to direction of the paper. Introduction should culminate with a clear thesis that points to how the paper will logically prove this thesis through the introduction of research, quotes and elements displayed in the art. ​(Hint most common thesis for an Art History Paper focus on using the art to prove its style. Style should be the emphasis of the paper. Do contact the instructor to be sure the thesis and paper is on track by send an outline or draft by Week 8 to my email: [email protected])

4. Next include a full analysis of the artwork: 3 or more paragraphs describing the artwork fully using the ​Formal Analysis Method​* incorporating style and artistic techniques

5. Further paragraphs should include Supporting Evidence for thesis: Life of the Artist, Societal taste for style, patronage, cultural/religious influences**/what was going on at the time the work was made. How is this reflected in the art and from research information? Focus on style throughout the paper

6. Conclusion: Briefly review information that was discussed in the paper and how it proved the thesis introduced in the first paragraph

7. Dos: Present Research. Make sure there is a logical flow to the paper and each paragraph leads the reader on to the next point. ​Don’ts: Avoid first person and opinion​…present evidence. Do not number points. Write so paper tells the story of the art! Please take the paper to the Writing Center in LRC early in the process to get help in time.

*Formal Analysis: A formal analysis is the fundamental form of writing about art and often the first taught in any introductory art history course. Describe what can be seen in the art. Present subject matter and describe stylistic characteristics. Your focus should be on the visual elements seen in the work. A formal analysis focuses on aspects like line, color, composition, and style, and describes the effect of these artistic decisions on the viewer. Be sure to note if there is symbolism in the work and describe its effects.

While any formal analysis must employ a good deal of description, it is important to remember that even a pure formal analysis must always be ​thesis-driven​ and each point should tie back to the overall interpretation of the work. **Historical/Cultural Context: Describe the ​how, when, where, and why the patron (the person who orders or buys the object, or generally supports the artist) asked for or acquired the object from the artist. The assignment may ask you to comment on what the patronage suggests about how artists made their living at different points in history, or how/why patrons chose the artists they did, or What was going on in society at the time the work was made? What was the mindset of the artist? Why did he/she make the work? Other points to consider: What is the object’s relationship to ideas about gender, class, artistic creation, culture, or politics associated with that time. Or you may be asked to connect artworks with the theories of a particular person (for example, the connection between paintings by Surrealist Salvador Dali and Sigmund Freud’s dream analyses).     Works Cited Section: ​Be sure to have a Works Cited Page set up in MLA formatting. Do go to the Purdue Owl website for MLA examples. Below is a breakdown for grading. Good luck. M. Curry Following Seven (7) Points are required:

Museum ​Research Pape r​ Project RUBRIC

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1. On time submission Paper Length (5/6 pgs double spaced 12 pt font, includes image and bibliography)/Formatting Title (hints at thesis—NOT Museum Paper or Artist Name), Image of Art, and full I.D. (Figure 1)

Student submit ted proper length paper with title, image/I.D. by midnight

Sunday (10)

Student submitt ed paper late, before mi dnight Mon. Some small omissions

(8-9)

Student submitted paper late met most but not all requirements of title hints at thesis, image, full id.

(5-7)

Student submitt ed paper late (1 week) Missing requirements

(4 - 0)

2. Introduction (Creative Introduction to thesis and what will be proved in the paper based on evidence seen in the art and from research.)

Introductory paragraph. Fully identifies art (title in italics), artist name, date, includes Clear Thesis/direction of​ Paper. Hints at evidence to come in the paper related to Style, techniques and cultural context. (10 – 8)

Introduction is present but missing some requirements

(7 -​ ​6)

Introduction is present but thesis needs clarification. What will be presented and how will it be proved is not fully described.

(5 – 3)

Introduction is not based on a clear thesis and does not demonstrate what will be proved in the paper. (Missing some ID of the artwork.)

Research needed not simply report or personal opinion.

(2-0)

3. Formal Analysis and Evidence (i.e. description of subject, composition, style, ordering of space, light/shadow, color, line direction, modeling of forms symbolism, etc. Meaning of narrative?

Complete formal analysis of the art . Meets all requirements for a fully analysis and presents a thorough description of the cultural influences surrounding the art (20)

Introduces most of the formal elements; introduces cultural context but could expand importance of style

(19 – 15)

Develops a formal analysis but missing major elements contributing to the style and artistic techniques along with meaning in the culture.

(14- 10)

Needs to expand and develop a formal analysis and present evidence based on research into the art, artist and cultural background (9 – 0)

 

4. Cultural Context Expanded (Including Life of the Artist and major social/political/ religious influences on his/her art) Why interest in subject; what was going on at the time.

Demonstrates exemplary research into biography

of artist, other works, patrons,

events and cultural/social views.

Uses references, footnotes to defend

thesis (20)

Good research into life of the artist, patrons and cultural/societal influences

(19 – 15)

Acceptable research includes some references to life of the artist, patrons and societal influences (14 - 7)

Limited research into cultural context and life of the artist and reason for the art

(6 – 0)

5.Mechanics

Paper​ ​is​ ​clearly​ ​written,​

with​ ​full​ sentences, pr oper grammar, and no ​spelling​ ​or

punctuation mistake s.

Writing well ​organized around ​a clear thesis and ​logicall y defended with grounded evidence (10)

Paper is written around a thesis, Grammar, spelling and punctuations is correct. Writing organized around a thesis with good evidence. (9-7)

Paper written around a thesis. Few spelling and errors in grammar. Organization could have been better.

(5-6)

Needs improvement in writing a research paper and organizing evidence around a thesis.

(4 – 0)

   

6.Citations/ ​Att ribution ​MLA/A PA

Student properly and consi stently cites at ​least ​3 - 5 ​different ​sources​ within

the body of the paper. Includes separate bibliography

page and footnotes/ref. (5)

Student includes at least 3 – 4 sources in body including footnotes

Separate bibliography with proper citations

(4)

Student includes 2 – 3 sources and uses references and footnotes to provide attribution for research information.

Bibliography page has most correct citations.

(3)

Few references and missing bibliography and footnote references (2 -0)

7.Conclusion/​ ​S ummation of Thesis

Paper concludes with a​ paragraph summing up the evidence presented o

n ​the​ art, artist ​and ​cultural context to ​remind ​reader ​of​ points presente d leading to the conclusion. (5)

C l e a r c o n c l u s i o n ( 4 )

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No clear conclusion (2 – 0)

Remarks: Total: