Writing Assignment 3

3rd writing assignment
Critique of art – compare and contrast
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, your choice from any resource (2D or 3D). Use concepts, vocabulary, and information we have been studying from class to analyze and react to this piece of art. Please remember to add the title of the work, artist and date it was created along with where you saw the piece of art. 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. 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 the artist using these "formal" aspects to help convey a mood, or idea? Also, you may want to find out a little about the artist and the historical period represented. What do you think was the purpose for making this piece? What do you think they were trying to say? Find another work that is similar in some way. Look carefully at both, compare, and contrast the two. Again, think in terms of form, subject and content. How are they similar? In what ways are they different? Be specific. Respond to these works of art, both critically and personally. Do you think they are equally successful as works of art? Why? How do they make you feel? Do you like them? Why or why not?
Remember to –
Describe the work of art – as though the person you are writing too is blind
Analyze the work of art – using the art vocabulary, explain how the artist used them to create the composition
Interpret the work of art – message or meaning of the work of art
Judgment of the work of art – worth based on previous information gathered

Form –
Minimum 2 pages typed
- Picture of images used
- Bibliography of where you found the art
- 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

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

Chap 23 homework

5 pts

Chapter 23 - Read and respond in your own words to page 450 in your text book

Due at the beginning of the next class.

Chap 16 homework

5 pts

Chapter 16 - Read pages 289 and 290

1. Who was the first female artist of the Renaissance to achieve recognition throughout Europe?

2. Who was the better known Baroque woman artist at this time?

3. On page 290, please give me your opinion on this article.

due at the beginning of the next class.

Chap 15 homework

5 pts

Chapter 15 - Read page 250 - Please give your opinion in a few brief paragraphs on this issue.

Due at the beginning of the next class.

Chap 8, 9, and 10 homework

10 pts

Chapter 8, 9, and 10 -
1. Look at Heidi Cody’s American Alphabet installation (fig 235 on page 172). Can you identify where any of the letters came from? If yes, which ones and what point is Cody trying to make with this art work?

2. Do you have a favorite children’s book illustrator? Who is the author/illustrator, book title, and why it is your favorite?

3. Scavenger hunt – use a magazine, cut out examples and paste and label on a sheet of paper
a. an example of a logo
b. example of a corporate symbol
c. example of an illustration

Chap 1 and 2 homework

5 pts

Chapter 1 and 2 - Read pages 22 - 23 in your textbook
Please respond with your opinion to this reading with a few brief paragraphs.
Due at the beginning of the next class.