Museum Essay

Writing format for the Common Essay # 2- This has to be two selected works from an art museum in Houston . Look at the M.F.A.H or the Menil online.

Rubric :

Content development – analyze two works of art – (10 pts. ) In a college format essay ,complete sentences ( no bullets points )

Two page essay , in a college format , which includes the following :

Correct grammar , sentence structure , drawing conclusions , thesis

Statement

1. Thesis statement –(includes the following ) In a sentence format explain : What the two choices are Credit line Style and explaining the styles ( compare and contrast ) Location of the works of art 2. Evidence – Identifying the elements and principles of art ( 10 pts. )

What and where the elements of art are seen and used What and where the principles of art are used Compare and contrast the elements and principles Develop conclusions on the basis of observation for the Formal analysis

3. Media : what type of media was used in each work of art (10 pts. )- materials or techniques Explain how the mediums were developed Compare and contrast

4. Influence of provenance: Historical analysis ( 10 pts. ) Evaluation of the time period , evidence of religious , socio-cultural, Political , or nationality influence on the artist Compare and contrast the factors that affect the art

5. Conclusion : Development of the artist’s communication to the viewer ( 10 pts. ) What are the artists trying to say Compare and contrast the meanings of the two works of art . Support your opinion with evidence