Museum Activity Paper
Ropela
OUTLINEandGUIDE.docxUse the following outline as a guide for writing the essay.
1. Introduction (1/2 page)
1.1. Entering the museum
1.2. Reactions (positive or negative)
1.3. Selected artworks – artist name, title, media, dimensions
2. Two-dimensional artwork (1/2 to 1 page)
2.1. Visual element – Evidence
2.2. Visual element – Evidence
2.3. Design principle – Evidence
2.4. Design principle – Evidence
2.5. Interpretation – historical context
2.6. Interpretation – possible contemporary artist
3. Three-dimensional artwork (1/2 to 1 page)
3.1. Visual element – Evidence
3.2. Visual element – Evidence
3.3. Design principle – Evidence
3.4. Design principle – Evidence
3.5. Interpretation – historical context
3.6. Interpretation – possible contemporary artist
4. Conclusion (1/2 page)
Required Readings Guideline: Use the guide below.
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Look for these VISUAL ELEMENTS:
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1. Line: Lines can show outline, direction or movement |
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2. Shape and Mass: Shape are two-dimensional, for instance, a square. Mass refers to three-dimensional objects, for instance, a cube. Think of the volume and density of a sculpture, depending on the material used. If it uses a transparent material, or made of bronze |
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3. Light: Light reveals form. Is there a light source in the painting? Is there range of values (light to dark) in the art you are reviewing? In two-dimensional works, a range of help values create a sense of volume. Light helps create volume. |
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4. Color: How does the artist use color in the art object you are reviewing? Is it the primary, secondary, tertiary? What kind of color palette, complementary, analogous, etc.? |
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5. Texture and pattern: Does the artworks you are viewing have actual texture, could you feel it? Or does it have implied texture, suggesting that it is smooth or rough? Does it have an overall pattern on the surface? Think of the ‘skin’ of the artwork, which is difficult to appreciate in photos, but evident in person. |
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6. Space: If your object is architectural or sculptural, it will have three-dimensional space. Try to describe the space. If your object is two-dimensional, how does the artist imply space, for example, through linear perspective, overlapping of objects, smaller or larger objects, or atmospheric perspective? |
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7. Time and motion: Does the art object imply time, for instance, a sunset, or motion, for instance, a sculpture that moves? |
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Look for these PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN: the organization of the composition or design of the art work |
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1. Unity and Variety: Unity is a sense of oneness in the art. Variety maintains interest in art |
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2. Balance: Symmetrical balance occurs when both sides of the art object are similar in size or shape. Asymmetrical balance occurs when the two sides are quite different in the appearance of the objects in the art. |
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3. Emphasis and Subordination: How does the artist draw your eye to the center of attention of the art object? How does the artist make the rest of the painting subordinate to the center of interest? |
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4. Scale and Proportion: Scale means size in relation to a standard or "normal" size. Proportion refers to size relationships between parts of a whole, or between two or more items perceived as a unit. Sometimes these are deliberately incorrect, as in Hierarchal Scale in the art of antiquity. |
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5. Rhythm or repetition: The repeated use of a color, shape or line to create expression. Is the composition musical? |
