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Art often supports the traditional social and political order, but sometimes art (and artists)

challenge the status quo with new forms or old forms presented in new ways. At times, art

supports new political orders at the expense of challenging old ones. Art has a major role in

human societies with psychological, social, religious, political and educational functions. These

functions can be seen or heard in the art piece, and some forms of art have more than one

function. In this assignment, the student will explore those functions to see how they are

represented in specific pieces of art. Visit one of the approved museums in person - check to

make sure there is an exhibit currently open to the public. Peruse the collection to locate one

object you find the most interesting and write an essay detailing the criteria listed below.

Upload your write-up.

COVID 19 UPDATE: Given the situation with the current public health concern and the fact that many students are

under orders to Shelter-in-Place, I realize that visiting a museum in person is impossible. At this

time I would encourage students to visit any of the museums below virtually (using the

internet) and complete the extra credit remotely. It isn't the same as seeing the work in person

but we have to work within the constraints we have - and it's more important to keep people

safe!

Instructions: 1. Write a detailed description of the art piece, including the title and artist's identity.

2. List the object’s form, materials, whether it is realistic or abstract, and its symbolic elements.

3. Describe the function of the object in your own words.

4. Complete an analysis of the connection between the appearance (form, materials,

symbolism) of the object and its function.

5. Explain your personal, emotional, response to the object (why you found it to be so exciting).

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Visit any two (2) of these locations:

(50 point options - select up to two museums to visit)

• Cantor Center for the Visual Arts (Links to an external site.)

• San Jose Museum of Art (Links to an external site.)

• San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (Links to an external site.)

• Asian Art Museum (Links to an external site.)

• de Young Museum (Links to an external site.)

• Legion of Honor