visual art

As outlined in the instructions below, you will select one (1) piece of art from the Museum of Art, one (1) sculpture from the Campus Sculpture Tour, and then another one (1) piece from either the museum or the tour. Your final paper should include analysis of THREE (3) pieces of art, as explained below. The expected length of a paper that meets rubric requirements is approximately 2 pages.

Format your paper as follows. Please include the bolded text in your paper, but do not copy the text of the prompt into your paper.

Part A—Museum of Art, Date Visited: MM/DD/YY (for example: Museum of Art, Date Visited: 09/18/12)

Piece 1—Art Medium (for example: Piece 1—Oil Painting)

First Impression: What are your first impressions of this piece? What does it appear to be made of? Is your initial impression positive or negative? Why?

Museum Card: Now, note the following information about the piece: Title Date Medium Artist

Extended Viewing: Look, or stare, at the work for about 10 minutes. Examine it from as many angles as you can (distance people can not view indifferent angles). Did this extended viewing and thinking change your perception of the work? Why? Did you notice any additional detail in the work? 

Elements of Art: Formally analyze this work by choosing two (2) of the Elements of Art that are most emphasized in this piece of art. Clearly discuss each of the two elements you have chosen and how they are used in this piece. What is the effect of each of these two elements? Your response should demonstrate that you understand these two elements of art.

Note: You should choose different elements for different pieces of art, so that you comment on ALL of the elements by the end of the assignment. Your assignment must include all six elements of art.

Principles of Design: Continue your formal analysis by selecting one (1) of the Principles of Design that is most significant in this piece of artwork. (Remember that in this assignment we are only considering balance, emphasis, and movement.) What role does this principle of design play in the piece of art? What is its effect? Your response should demonstrate that you understand this principle of design.

Note: You should choose different principles for different pieces of art, so that you comment on ALL three of the principles by the end of the assignment. Your assignment must include all three principles of design.

Part B—Campus Sculpture Tour, Date Visited: MM/DD/YY

Piece 2— Sculpture

Repeat the exercise described above (First Impression, Museum Card, Extended Viewing, Elements of Art, Principles of Design).

Part C—Best of Show, Date Visited: MM/DD/YY

Piece 3—Art Medium or Sculpture (please include the appropriate label for the piece you’ve chosen; for example: Piece 3—Outdoor Sculpture)

For the third piece, please select a piece either from the Museum of Art or from the Campus Sculpture Tour. Select the piece that is your “best of show.”

First, repeat the exercise described above, beneath Piece 1 (First Impression, Museum Card, Extended Viewing, Elements of Art, Principles of Design).

Second, write a brief paragraph, explaining why you’ve chosen this piece as your “best of show.” 

Part D—Comparison

Write a paragraph comparing your experience touring the Museum of Art with your experience completing the Campus Sculpture Tour. In your comparison, please discuss the following factors in this order: environment (distance people - as best you can), differences in the size of the pieces, and differences in the media. At the end of this paragraph, explain which tour you preferred: the Museum of Art or the Campus Sculpture Tour. Why?

When you submit this assignment, please only include a comment if you have a question or another pertinent message to send to the instructional team. Do not include redundant information in the comments box, such as your name, A#, or file name. Each comment sends an email to the instructional team; entering redundant information clogs the system and delays our ability to respond to students who actually need help.

 

s outlined in the instructions below, you will select one (1) piece of art from the Museum of Art, one (1) sculpture from the Campus Sculpture Tour, and then another one (1) piece from either the museum or the tour. Your final paper should include analysis of THREE (3) pieces of art, as explained below. The expected length of a paper that meets rubric requirements is approximately 2 pages.

Format your paper as follows. Please include the bolded text in your paper, but do not copy the text of the prompt into your paper.

Part A—Museum of Art, Date Visited: MM/DD/YY (for example: Museum of Art, Date Visited: 09/18/12)

Piece 1—Art Medium (for example: Piece 1—Oil Painting)

First Impression: What are your first impressions of this piece? What does it appear to be made of? Is your initial impression positive or negative? Why?

Museum Card: Now, note the following information about the piece: Title Date Medium Artist

Extended Viewing: Look, or stare, at the work for about 10 minutes. Examine it from as many angles as you can (distance people can not view indifferent angles). Did this extended viewing and thinking change your perception of the work? Why? Did you notice any additional detail in the work? 

Elements of Art: Formally analyze this work by choosing two (2) of the Elements of Art that are most emphasized in this piece of art. Clearly discuss each of the two elements you have chosen and how they are used in this piece. What is the effect of each of these two elements? Your response should demonstrate that you understand these two elements of art.

Note: You should choose different elements for different pieces of art, so that you comment on ALL of the elements by the end of the assignment. Your assignment must include all six elements of art.

Principles of Design: Continue your formal analysis by selecting one (1) of the Principles of Design that is most significant in this piece of artwork. (Remember that in this assignment we are only considering balance, emphasis, and movement.) What role does this principle of design play in the piece of art? What is its effect? Your response should demonstrate that you understand this principle of design.

Note: You should choose different principles for different pieces of art, so that you comment on ALL three of the principles by the end of the assignment. Your assignment must include all three principles of design.

Part B—Campus Sculpture Tour, Date Visited: MM/DD/YY

Piece 2— Sculpture

Repeat the exercise described above (First Impression, Museum Card, Extended Viewing, Elements of Art, Principles of Design).

Part C—Best of Show, Date Visited: MM/DD/YY

Piece 3—Art Medium or Sculpture (please include the appropriate label for the piece you’ve chosen; for example: Piece 3—Outdoor Sculpture)

For the third piece, please select a piece either from the Museum of Art or from the Campus Sculpture Tour. Select the piece that is your “best of show.”

First, repeat the exercise described above, beneath Piece 1 (First Impression, Museum Card, Extended Viewing, Elements of Art, Principles of Design).

Second, write a brief paragraph, explaining why you’ve chosen this piece as your “best of show.” 

Part D—Comparison

Write a paragraph comparing your experience touring the Museum of Art with your experience completing the Campus Sculpture Tour. In your comparison, please discuss the following factors in this order: environment (distance people - as best you can), differences in the size of the pieces, and differences in the media. At the end of this paragraph, explain which tour you preferred: the Museum of Art or the Campus Sculpture Tour. Why?

When you submit this assignment, please only include a comment if you have a question or another pertinent message to send to the instructional team. Do not include redundant information in the comments box, such as your name, A#, or file name. Each comment sends an email to the instructional team; entering redundant information clogs the system and delays our ability to respond to students who actually need help.