Writing Assignment 2

2nd writing assignment- critique of art work
Instructor Kelly Parker

This assignment is worth 25 points – 15 points for content, 5 points for form, and 5 points for grammar.

Content –
Select a work of art from the text (2D or 3D). Use concepts, vocabulary, and information we have been studying from class to analyze and react to your chosen piece of art. Please remember to add the title of the work, artist and date it was created along with the page number from the text. First, spend time looking thoroughly at this work of art, and then write an analysis of it. Think in terms of subject, form and content. Look for the elements of design and the principles of organization. Please refer to your handouts and notes from Chapters 3, 4 and 5.
Respond to your chosen work of art, both critically and personally. Some questions to think about - How is the artist using shape, color, line, and texture? How is the piece balanced? What rhythms are established? Do we get a sense of movement? How is he or she using these "formal" aspects to help convey a mood, or idea? Also, you may want to find out a little about the artists and the historical period they represent. What do you think was the purpose for making this piece? What do you think the artist was trying to say? Why? How does it make you feel? Why? Be specific.
1st paragraph: Describe the artwork
2nd paragraph: Analyze the artwork
3rd paragraph: Interpret the artwork
4th paragraph: Make a judgment about the artwork and back it up with good information.
Form –
- Minimum 2 pages typed
- Picture of images used
- Bibliography
- 12 pt font maximum
- Double spaced
- One inch margins
- Heading on the top right of 1st page with
o Your name
o Writing assignment number and title
o Due date
o Art 211 Art Appreciation
o Instructor Kelly Parker
Grammar –
- use complete sentences
- write in paragraph form
- use your spell checker
- read over your assignment before you print it off
Other guidelines –
- staple all pages together
- number all pages