COMPARE & CONTRAST – Week 1 Documentary films of varying lengths are being used in place of a textbook. Before beginning your submission, it is expected that all of the films that pertain to this assignment be viewed, and these have all been labeled as Compare/Contrast Film. Comparing & Contrasting: 1. Use 2 separate documentary […]
The Value of Humanities General Discussion Instructions Research the discussion topic and obtain college-level, credible sources. Credible sources can be found using the HCC library in the form of books, databases, and scholarly articles. *Refer to the Plagiarism, Citation, and Format Unit for information on how to create MLA citations. Prepare your original research discussion […]
Please read the attached article and give a few sentences in response to the article. What did you get from the article? What good can come from the arts? How do the arts help society and or business? The Value and Importance of the Arts and the Humanities in Education and Life – Barbara Ernst […]
We’re beginning this week with a look at how language is shaped to make meaning. Roland Barthes’ essay references some of the other work/ideas we’ve discussed in class: semiotics, Julia Kristeva’s intertextuality, and the active role of the participant. As much as possible, try to apply what he’s saying about written text/language to other forms […]
Read: Introduction: Ancient Greek and Roman art [Video]. (n.d.). Khan Academy. https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/approaches-to-art-history/very-beginner/ancient-medieval-art/v/greek-and-roman-art Greek Art and Architecture: Hemingway, C. & Hemingway, S.. (n.d.). The Art of Classical Greece (ca. 480–323 B.C.). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/tacg/hd_tacg.htm Polykleitos, Doryphoros (Spear Bearer) [Video]. (n.d.). Khan Academy. https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/greece-etruria-rome/v/polykleitos-doryphoros-spear-bearer Hemingway, A. C. (n.d.). Architecture […]
For this exam you are to answer all three questions with in-depth essays. You are to use the information found in your textbook readings, class lecture notes, and the PowerPoint presentations (please do not bring in outside web resources). Each essay should be around 2-3 pages, double spaced. Each question is designed to draw information […]
When, if ever, is knowledge of an artist’s intent in making a work of art valuable and relevant to interpreting or judging that work? Provide an example of an artwork that supports your view. Respond to the questions above in 200 -225 words Please write in your own voice. I’m interested in your thoughts on […]
PART 1: CHOOSE A SCENE FROM ANY TELEVISION PROGRAM OR ONLINE VIDEO. It could be a comedy, a news report, a drama, a series, a commercial, a documentary. Any television or video (try to not choose a movie/film, stick to TV or online videos). Provide a link to the scene at the top of your […]
After reading chapter 4 in Why is That Art?, respond to the following: According to the Poetry Foundation, “an ekphrastic poem is a vivid description of a scene or, more commonly, a work of art. Through the imaginative act of narrating and reflecting on the “action” of a painting or sculpture, the poet may amplify […]
Initial Post Instructions For the initial post, select and address one of the following options: Option 1: Choose a work to discuss from one genre that interprets a work from another genre. Include the title, artist, and description of both works. Examine how the artist of the second work captured the subject or story of […]
