Art

– Refer to 3 artists (Australian): Ben Quilty, Ron Mueck and Rosalie Gascoigne

The question is: Investigate how artists represent their concerns about issues in the world. – Apply your understanding of the relationships among the artist, artwork, world and audience in writing the essay, with a focus on the artist’s personal ideas on world issues – Refer to 3 artists (Australian): Ben Quilty, Ron Mueck and Rosalie […]

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Date: August 18th, 2022

Question Two: Look at Richard Hamilton’s Just what is it that makes today’s homes so appealing? (Pop Art) and Jan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait (Northern Renaissance) and explain why each is characteristic of their time, place and artistic movement. In your response, explain both the style and subject and how they are similar and how they are different to each other.

Remember this is a test, not a research paper. It is your opportunity to show me how much you have learned over the course of the semester. This should be written all in your own words—no quotes from the text (or other source) and no bibliography is necessary. Answer ALL of the following questions. The […]

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Date: August 18th, 2022

In the olden times, the humanities were used to refer to that which concerned people after drawing from what was of concern to God. Arts, philosophy, and mathematics, stand as the dynamics that deal with humans while divinity, religion and theology deal with God. Despite the disparity, most individuals believe that humanities come from God.

In the olden times, the humanities were used to refer to that which concerned people after drawing from what was of concern to God. Arts, philosophy, and mathematics, stand as the dynamics that deal with humans while divinity, religion and theology deal with God. Despite the disparity, most individuals believe that humanities come from God. […]

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Date: August 16th, 2022

The son of Laius and Jocasta, King and Queen of Thebes, Oedipus is the unfortunate main protagonist of “one of the best-known of all legends” in Ancient Greek – or any other – mythology. Left, while still a baby, to die in the mountains by his father – who had been warned that his son would kill him and marry his wife – Oedipus was eventually adopted by the childless King Polybus and Queen Merope of Corinth.

watch Oedipus Rex (video below) and write your essay response to the prompt. I have provided a synopsis of the Oedipus Rex Myth to orient your viewing of the play: The son of Laius and Jocasta, King and Queen of Thebes, Oedipus is the unfortunate main protagonist of “one of the best-known of all legends” […]

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Date: August 15th, 2022

3. What are humanities and fine arts and why in this age of data and science are the humanities and fine arts more essential than ever?

After watching this week’s videos and reading portions of the UCSB Humanities and Fine Arts web site, please focus this week’s writing on the questions below. Remember: the idea here is to think carefully about the question(s) you’ve chosen, but you don’t need to worry as much about producing a perfectly polished text. Your response […]

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Date: August 14th, 2022

Vincent van Gogh, Portrait of Joseph Roulin, reed pen drawing

ANALYSIS PAPER ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW Choose 1 of the artworks listed below and develop a 2-page analysis paper that describes the techniques and principles of drawing used in the chosen piece.  Rembrandt, Saskia as Bride, silverpoint drawing:  Vincent van Gogh, Portrait of Joseph Roulin, reed pen drawing:  Edgar Degas, Edmond Duranty, charcoal […]

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Date: August 13th, 2022

Answer the following: Compare the role of painting in stained glass and illuminated manuscripts to express both religious and secular ideas of the Gothic period.

Answer the following: Compare the role of painting in stained glass and illuminated manuscripts to express both religious and secular ideas of the Gothic period. USE THIS TEXTBOOK FOR AT LEAST ONE SOURCE: (S) Art History Vol. 1 Marilyn Stokstad & Michael W. Cothren, 2018 Pearson ISBN.13: 978-0-134-47927-9 Sources are listed in two places. The […]

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Date: August 13th, 2022

Use the Venn Diagrams below to identify and compare/contrast the different types of media that could be used to create art.

Assessments Content Instructions: Use the Venn Diagrams below to identify and compare/contrast the different types of media that could be used to create art. Each circle represents one specific media type. List qualities that are unique to that media type in these circles. Common elements of the media types are represented by the areas where […]

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Date: August 12th, 2022