ART 110 Art Appreciation
University of Mount Olive
Assignment 7A
Student Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the concepts of art and its vocabulary; to differentiate the various types of visual art, the major styles of visual art, between media used in visual art and to complete a critical analysis for a work of art.
Instructions
Review pages 563-691 of the text, Gateways to Art, Understanding the Visual Arts (Third Edition) as directed below and complete the assignment.
In Part 4 of the text, you will find a number of Themes.
Art and Community
Spirituality and Art
Art and the Cycle of Life
Art and Science
Art, Illusion, and Transformation
Art of Political Leaders and Rulers
Art, War, and Revolution
Art of Protest and Social Conscience
The Body of Art
Identity, Race, and Gender in Art
Spend some time reviewing the various themes and choose the one of most interest to you.
Write a paper as follows. You should end up with five paragraphs. Each of these paragraphs must be thorough, well-developed.
Paragraph One: Summarize Theme
Summarize what the text says about the theme. (20 points)
Paragraph Two: Formal Analysis using Elements of Art
Choose one work of art in the section (theme) and write a formal critical analysis of the work using the Elements of Art. Review Formal Analysis on pages 170-172 of the text before beginning. This means that you must address each and every Element of Art in one paragraph. Please do not underestimate the quality of work required for this section. (25 points)
Paragraph Three: Formal Analysis using the Principles of Art
Using the same work of art discussed in paragraph two, write a formal critical analysis of the work using the Principles of Art. Review Formal Analysis on pages 170-172 of the text before beginning. This means that you must address each and every principle of art in one paragraph. Please do not underestimate the quality of work required for this section. (25 points)
Paragraph Four: Summarize the Voice
Summarize how the piece you have chosen gives voice to the theme or how the work of art addresses the theme. (15 points)
Paragraph Five: Your Response to the Work
Write about your response to the work. This is your opinion about the piece. (15 points)
Use Times New Roman, 12 point, single space. No page minimum required.