writing homework

Response 3 (Ch. 2.4 – 2.6)

• Answer the questions for the following three artworks and a fourth question about Modern (International) and Post Modern architecture.

Be descriptive. Provide examples. Be specific. • I should be able to “see” what and where you are discussing in all of the following

artworks. Be specific.

• Do not copy text. Use your own words.

• Write your response in paragraph format. Follow link for basic paragraph format. • There should be a least one paragraph per artwork. • After answering all questions, your response should be approximately 500 words

long ( 1 ½ - 2 pages.) • Double spacing is optional.

• Poor grammar, misspelled words, fragmented sentences and a poorly organized structure will lower your grade.

Be descriptive. Provide examples. Be specific

Maria and Julian Martinez. Black-on-Black Ceramic Jar. ca.1934-43. 14 1/4 x 18 5/8 inches. Coil method.

1. 6 points Using your own words, describe the process resulting in the above finished artwork beginning with the method used to build the clay object. (Process from start to finish.) (See my lecture)

Left: Statue of a kouros (youth), Naxian. c. 590–580 BCE. Marble. 6’4⅝” high.

Right: Roman version of the Doryphoros of Polykleitos.120–50 BCE. Marble. 6’6” × 19” × 19”.

2. 10 points total:

a. Name the ancient Greek sculpture period for each sculpture. (2 pts.)

b. Describe the sculptural process. Note – both sculptures are marble. (4 pts.)

c. Compare and contrast the appearances of the two sculptures. Be sure to mention proportions and stances. (4 pts.)

Antony Gormley. Asian Field. 2003.

3. 6 points total

Artwork is found in textbook, pages 262-3.

a. What sculptural method was used to create the clay figures? (1 pt.)

b. What is you interpretation (the meaning) of the Asian Field installation? (There is no right or wrong answer.) (5 pts.)

See next slide for a larger view of the installation.

2.4.23b Antony Gormley. Asian Field. 2003. 210,000 hand-sized clay elements, installation view, warehouse of former Shanghai No. 10 Steelworks, China

4. 3 points

Make three different statements that contrasts Modern/International architecture with Post Modern architecture. Note – you will find the correct answers in the textbook and my lecture rather than on the internet.

1. Modern…….Post Modern……..

2. Modern…….Post Modern……..

3. Modern…….Post Modern……..