Write a five paragraph essay analyzing the formal aspects of a single work of art. Step 1: Select one work of art from the pdf in this module to use as the focus of your paper. Step 2: Study the image carefully and determine three specific visual elements or principles of design to consider. These […]
After reading about art in India, Japan, and Islamic cultures – and as a preview of the next unit on China – you will research an issue (or connected issues) at stake in Asian arts (East or West Asia). An example of an issue could be censorship, gender representation, or Western influence, but try to […]
In the 1990s Seinfeld was the first TV show to contain many subtle postmodern elements, but Arrested Development is widely regarded as the first truly and entirely postmodern show when it aired on Fox from 2003 to 2006. Interestingly, Arrested Development didn’t get good ratings because it’s postmodern style was too avant garde for the […]
PowerPoint Presentation: To prepare for this assignment, you will need to review the readings and videos on the Ancient Americas and Mesoamerica. Answer the following questions. Briefly describe the Ancient Americas and Mesoamerica period Pick three examples of how the Ancient Americas produced art Discuss Mesoamerica’s impact on language and art. Discuss Andean Weaving and […]
After completing the readings and watching the videos answer the following questions in a 250-word initial post. Provide a brief overview of the Ancient Cities in the New World. Identify one piece of art during this period of time and provide your insight into why it was essential to the indigenous people.
What kinds of spaces give you a particular feeling? Is there a space that brings you comfort? Is there a space that make you feel claustrophobic? One that transports you to another place and time? Inspires awe? Explain what it is about that physical space — NOT what or who is in that physical space, […]
Distinguish the “iconic” from the “narrative” in two works of late antique Jewish or Christian art discussed in this chapter. How were these two traditions used by the communities that created these works? The two works of late antique Jewish art I have chosen are WALL WITH TORAH NICHE & THE CROSSING OF THE RED […]
Formal Analysis of an Artwork The formal analysis paper uses form, content, iconography, style and context to describe and analyze an artwork. Form describes all of the physical attributes of an artwork including the work’s size and medium, the techniques the artist has employed and the visual composition and design implemented. Content refers to the […]
1.) Conduct some online research and copy a brief, judiciously selected quote from a source you identify which defines/elaborates upon the concept of humanism. NOTE: CITE the website you use & out the text you quote in “QUOTATION MARKS”. Hopefully you will all learn a little more from reading what your classmates find and post, […]
View the following 3 contextual National Theatre videos about the Antigone production you viewed in full: NT Creon & Antigone : NT Religion & Context: NT Family vs State: Answered following discussion question (100 words) 1. Assume that you are a playwright inspired to write your own version of Antigone. You would maintain an awareness […]