5 pages
Checklist for Artist Research Paper
Information about the artist’s life:
· Place were they were born.
· Place where they died, if applicable.
· Significant event(s) in the artist’s life.
· Influence(s) for becoming an artist.
· Interesting fact(s) about the artist.
Information about their work:
· Characteristics of the artist’s work (subject matter, colors, tone, mediums/materials used, etc.).
· Movement(s) and/or genre(s) artist is/was associated with.
· When and where the movement(s)/genre(s) occurred.
· Find four examples, preferably high quality digital images, of the artist’s work. (Make sure each image is in color and labeled with the date created, title, and medium used.)
· Personal appreciation/interest in the artist’s work, or lack there of.
· Personal sketch of one of the artist’s works.
Global Connections:
· What events are/were happening around the world at the time the artist is/was creating works of art.
· How do/did people respond to the artist’s work?
· Is there any other artist creating similar artwork within other cultures? If so, who, when and where are/did they creating it?
Personal Creation:
· Create a work of art that is inspired by the artist’s work.
· Consider materials used and concepts explored.
Works Cited:
· Keep track of references and use the APA (American Psychological Association) format. Use the Purdue Online Writing Lab for correct format: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/08/
· Make sure to cite both text and images used.