about art writing

A s s e s s m e n t 3 R e s e a r c h P a p e r - - R e s e a r c h A C o n t e m p o r a r y A r t i s t D U E : For the purposes of this assignment choose an artwork at an approved venue that was made AFTER 1970 (no exceptions). Please select something that you connect with visually. Consider the work in the context both of this class’ topics that we have discussed thus far, and any historic impact and/or contemporary relevance that you discover through research. Finally, express your own response to the work and its impact or relevance to you. You must also create a sketch of the artwork in your sketchbook and it will be included in your submission! Y o u r s u b m i s s i o n w i l l i n c l u d e :

1. A title page with your name/studio, a picture of the artwork you viewed with artist name, title, date, and medium on the

2. In-depth discussion/analysis of the artwork that you selected from the museum (using the outline below as a guide to your discussion) 3. Discussion of the artist’s work as a whole, their artistic intent and the general ideas behind the

artist’s entire body of work. (research online) Oftentimes artists do many types of works, so choose the images carefully so that they fit within the context of the artist’s historic influences and contemporary relevance. Discussion of the artist’s work as a whole, their artistic intent and the general ideas behind the artist’s entire body of work. (research online) Oftentimes artists do many types of works, so choose the images carefully so that they fit within the context of the artist’s historic influences and contemporary relevance.

4. 3 other images of the artist’s work & 1 scan of your drawing of the artwork you viewed at the approved venue).

5. Use Endnotes-- Be sure to cite your sources for both images and quotes using endnotes. There is no specified writing format/style. (The endnotes are not included in the 3-4 pages typed for content)

6. Include an admission ticket stub, or a photograph of you in the museum as proof– scan and include on the sources pages.

• Please note: Written portion to total 3-4 pages t y p e d and double-spaced, 12pt font. S t e p 1 . ( T a k e n o t e s w h i l e a t t h e m u s e u m - i t w i l l b e u s e f u l w h e n w r i t i n g y o u r p a p e r a t h o m e ) • S e l e c t a n a r t w o r k f r o m A F T E R 1 9 7 0 ( n o e x c e p t i o n s ) .

ü Note the artist’s name, ü the artwork’s title, ü year of completion, ü materials the artist used, what does the surface look like? Etc… ü make a drawing of the artwork.

• By considering and taking notes of the following questions while you are at the museum, you will be able to

quickly and easily write your paper once you have left the museum.

a. What is it and how was it made? Consider the materials and the techniques. b. How is the work of art composed? Describe how the elements of art are arranged into the

design: line, shape, color, texture, space, light v dark.(see lecture 3) c. How are the principles of design utilized within the composition? (see lecture 3) d. Describe how the artwork stimulates you visually . Does the work provoke an emotional

response...it should, or you have picked the wrong piece to write about!

e. What does the work mean?... try to understand what the artist had in mind, and why did you like or dislike the work of art?

S t e p 2 : ( T o b e c o m p l e t e d a f t e r m u s e u m v i s i t ) • Research the artist books, articles, websites, etc. and then expand your research to learn more about the

artist. Find 3 more examples of their artwork. • Discuss (in your own words) the artwork you viewed and wrote about in the museum in the context of the

larger body of the artist’s work, historic influences and contemporary relevance. Consider:

Historic influences: What artists, art movements, time periods, cultures, events and traditions is the artist influenced by? Artistic intent: What are the main questions and ideas that the artist explores in their work? Contemporary relevance: What connections can you find between this artist’s work and your experience of contemporary life? Does it connect to recent events, cultural movements, fashion, music, family, etc.? Is the work autobiographical, political., etc.? Personal response: What do you find most interesting or inspiring about the artist’s work?

A C C E P T A B L E V E N U E S F O R R E S E A R C H P A P E R

P h o e n i x A r t M u s e u m

www.phxart.org

S c o t t s d a l e M u s e u m o f C o n t e m p o r a r y A r t

www.smoca.com

M e s a A r t s C e n t e r

www.mesaartscenter.com

Your Name Studio Class day/time

Photo/Image of selected artwork artist date

medium

Your sketch of the image

“Paper Title”

Body of the Paper

Written portion to total 3-4 pages typed and double-spaced, 12pt font You will type this in word and paste your pics into the file…at the end of the paper you will include the 3 lecture notes from UNIT 3 , L7, L8, L9 You will then “Export” or “Save As” a PDF file just like you did on the powerpoint from the other units before uploading to the website.

Your paper must include all of the following—

In-depth discussion/analysis of the artwork that you selected from the museum. This is a formal paper not an outline.

a. What is it and how was it made? Consider the materials and the techniques.

b. How is the work of art composed? Describe how the elements of art are arranged into the design: line, shape, color, texture, space, light v dark. (see lecture 3)

c. How are the principles of design utilized within the composition? (see lecture 3)

d. Describe how the artwork stimulates you visually . Does the work provoke an emotional response...it should, or you have picked the wrong piece to write about!

e. Historic influences: What artists, art movements, time periods, cultures, events and traditions is the artist influenced by? Artistic intent: What are the main questions and ideas that the artist explores in their work? Contemporary relevance: What connections can you find between this artist’s work and your experience of contemporary life? Does it connect to recent events, cultural movements, fashion, music, family, etc.? Is the work autobiographical, political., etc.?

f. What does the work mean?... try to understand what the artist had in mind, and why did you like or dislike the work of art?

g. Personal response: What do you find most interesting or inspiring about the artist’s work? How does it relate to you personally, if at all.?

Use Endnotes-- Be sure to cite your sources for both images and quotes using endnotes. There is no specified writing format/style.

You may put your 3 other artists images in the endnotes or throughout the paper, but they are not a replacement for the required 3-4 pages of content

The endnotes are not included in the 3-4 pages typed for content

Include an admission ticket stub, or a photograph of you in the museum as proof– scan and include on the sources pages.

Photo/Image of selected artwork artist date

medium

ticket or photo proof of museum visit

Include Lecture Notes

Lecture 7, Lecture 8, Lecture 9