Art Appreciation

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MODULE #2: FIELD ASSIGNMENT WORKSHEET

Student Name: Class Number: Date: Insert Visual Images, Here:

1. Insert, here, a color digital image of the art form selected, no smaller than 1”x 1” (required to earn any points for assignment) 2. Insert, here, a photo of yourself next to the chosen art form (required to earn any points) 3. Remember: Select a Representational or Abstract public art form not located at a residence, or online, or a museum! 4. Points are not allocated for assignment if missing required images & identification information, as well as not following outline format.

Identification of Original Public Art Form Note: When Artist, Title, Date is unavailable to you, type “Unknown”. You are still expected to identify Media/Technique, Approximate Dimensions, and Specific Location of art form selected. (10 Points)

Artist(s): Title: Date: Media/Technique: Dimensions: Specific Location:

1. Identify subject matter and theme(s) (Ch’s 21-27) & describe how subject matter is

depicted (rep/non-rep/abstract), as well as theme. (10 Points)

2. Identify three visual elements (Chapter’s 3-6) and three principles of design (Chapter 7) and then explain how they contribute to the overall composition: (20 Points)

Visual Element #1: Explanation: Visual Element #2: Explanation: Visual Element #3: Explanation: Principle of Design #1: Explanation: Principle of Design #2: Explanation: Principle of Design #3: Explanation:

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3. Identify & Describe at least two important icons (images, symbols, motifs…) featured in the art form, identify possible meaning, & how they contribute to the overall composition: (10 Points) Icon #1: Explanation: Icon #2: Explanation: 4. Identify & explain possible content/meaning of the art form: (10 Points) 5. Identify & explain two possible “functions” of the art form: (10 Points) Function #1: Explanation: Function #2: Explanation: 6. Identify & explain the artist’s “role”: (10 Points) Artist’s Role #1: Explanation: Artist’s Role #2: Explanation: 7. Critique: (20 Points) a. Explain why you chose this work of art (be specific). b. Explain the value of this art form to the community (be specific). c. Identify and describe one specific component that you feel was done well, then explain why you feel this way. d. Identify and describe one specific component that you feel might improve this art form. Explain why you feel this way and include your suggestion(s) for improvement. e. Note: All components of the “Critique” are required to earn any points for this segment of the assignment!