The Work Of Art

THE WORK OF ART UNST 183-A Dr. Lea Millay Spring 2015 Extra Credit Assignment An opportunity for extra credit is possible when you visit one of the following art galleries or showings and write a critical review and an impression of at least one example of the artist’s work. The critical review should include Give the name of the gallery and exhibit; artist’s name and date of work; type of art form (painting, sculpture, pottery, wearable art, etc.); technique (ink on paper, gouache, acrylic, etc.); and photo. Write a critical review stating whether or not the work meets your criteria of a “work of art” as you define it. Include a subjective impression; that is, your emotional (subjective) response to the work. Include an original rendering or photo of your chosen work. (15 points possible) Your extra credit is due to the drop box in d2l by May 17 at 11:00 pm. I. PORTLAND ART MUSEUM East Asian Art Collection (permanent) *Consider the tradition and influence of art in China as you create a connecting bridge to Sa Shan’s The Girl Who Played Go. OR The Enclave (through April 12, 2015) *Consider the humanitarian role of film (Richard Mosse’s video installation) as a medium for the advocacy of seeing. 1219 SW Park Avenue Portland, Oregon 97205 503-226-2811 Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–5:00 Monday closed http://portlandartmuseum.org/

II. PACIFIC NORTHWEST COLLEGE OF ART MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Living With Glass (glass from the island of Murano, Italy) (through May 16, 2015) *Consider the dichotomy between the artist’s need to create and the collector’s need to preserve and possess. Museum of Contemporary Craft 724 NW Davis Street Portland, Oregon 503-223-2654 https://cal.pnca.edu/e/1306