| Elements of Art | Part 1 | After reading through the various elements of art in your textbook (Sections 1.1-1.4), find a work of art that catches your eye. Create a thread and tell us:
— The artist, title, date, and medium of the work. — What element is the easiest for you to identify in the work? — How does the artist use this element? (4-6 sentences) — What element is most difficult for you to identify?
Be sure to add an image using the instructions from our first discussion! Reply to at least two of your classmates by helping them identify the use of the element that was most difficult for them to define in their selected work of art. | | --- | --- | --- | | | Part 2 | At the end of each module, you will find a list of "works to consider." I will pull images from these lists for your Exams in this class. — Imperial Processions from the Ara Pacis Augustae, 13 BCE, marble — Louise Bourgeoise, Maman, 1999, bronze — Brancusi, The Kiss, 1916, limestone — Meret Oppenheim, Object, 1936, fur-covered cup, saucer, and spoon — Picasso, The Old Guitarist, 1903-04, oil on panel — Andre Derain, The Turning Road, L'Estaque, 1906, oil on canvas | | Quiz: Media & Processes | Part 1 | This quiz aligns with the following module-level objectives:
Identify the work of art by creator, title, date, medium, and location.
Write a paragraph that could serve as the introduction to your paper. This should address why you were interested in this work of art, how it might serve its audience, and include a thesis statement for your project.
This assignment will serve as a rough draft for the following section of your paper:
Introduction and Why this artwork? What is it about this work that caused you to select it for your report? Why do you like this work, what appeals to you? (Be sure to mention the piece itself as you explain what it is you like about it and what it means to you.) Do you feel that this work serve its community/intended audience? Please explain. | | Critique: Formal Analysis **** | Instructions | Write an analysis of one of the two works of art below using the Formal mode of art criticism (Visual Elements and Principles of Design) to be submitted as a scholarly critique of 2-3 pages in length or video submission of 4-5 minutes. Be sure to incorporate artistic vocabulary in your essay.
Your essay should address the use of both the Visual Elements and Principles of Design: • Line • Shape • Contrast • Form, Volume, Mass • Texture • Space/Depth • Color • Balance: Unity, Variety • Scale/Proportion • Emphasis: Focal Point/Subordination • Pattern/Rhythm
Please note, an example of a Formal/Visual Analysis is available to you in the Goals, Activities, and Resources page of this module.
Select one of the follow two works to analyze: • Dorothea Tanning, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, 1943, oil on canvas • Marc Chagall, The Fall of Icarus, 1975, oil on canvas
If choosing to submit via video, you should upload your video to YouTube and set it as unlisted. That will allow only individuals with the link access to your video.
For more information, see: How to Upload Unlisted Videos to YouTube. This assignment is worth a total of 50 points. | | Exam 1: Identity & Discuss | Description | This exam consists of 5 randomly selected questions. You will see a work of art and will be provided two elements or principles to discuss with regard to that work of art. You should identify the work of art by artist, title, date, and medium. Then, explain the use of the elements or principles provided in the question. Your explanation should be at least 4 sentences in length. | | Exam 1: Compare & Contrast Essay | Description | You will see two works of art from the Works to Consider section of the exam. You will need to identify the works by artist, title, date, and medium and then provide a visual analysis of the work of art. You should address and compare the artists use of the elements and principles. Then, explain and compare the meanings of these works. Your responses will likely be approximately 500 words.
You should take no more than 90 minutes for this essay. | | Standing in the Shoes Of Leonardo DaVinci | Description | To better understand the techniques artists use and to gain an appreciation for the technical skill required to create works of art, you will complete two hands-on art projects (parts I and II) in which you assume the role of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. First, you will take on the role of Leonardo by creating a drawing or painting.
Your drawing or painting must include:
You can choose any subject you wish. You do not need to try to replicate one of Leonardo's works.
Then, write a 1-page paper addressing the following topics: • How did you meet the three requirements above? • What was the most difficult part of the project? • What did you learn about the media and processes from completing this assignment?
As attachments (.doc, .docx, or .pdf), turn in:
In a discussion board post:
Reply to at least 2 classmates. Consider the following: — How does this advertisement compare to others presented in the course and others created by the company? — In what was does advertisement reflect the characteristics of graphic design? | | Camera Obscura | Instructions | Create a camera obscura or pinhole camera. Take a photograph of the camera you created and write a 1-page reflection discussing the process of creating the camera, what you saw while using the camera, and how this equipment might benefit artists.
There are a lot of online instructions for creating a camera obscura. You are welcome to use any of them.
Here are just a few: • Black Creek Pioneer: How to Make a Camera Obscura • Getty Museum: How to Create a Camera Obscura (this requires a magnifying glass) • Science World: Camera Obscura
As a tip: — if you don't have a magnifying glass, look for another set of instructions. You can complete this project with minimal equipment. |