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I am asking you to choose ONE work of visual art and to write a 3-4 page (850 words) analysis of this work using a theoretical framework explored in any of the chapters of the text. To earn full points for this assignment:
The theory I decided to focus on is FORMALISM. The art work I chose is an excellent example of formalism by Piet Mondrian and it’s called Composition with Large Red Plane, Yellow, Black, Gray, and Blue (1921).
With possible essay content including basic geometric shapes, straight lines, asymmetric balance, some rhythm ,color
1. Choose one artwork. This work can be in any visual medium and from any time period (Piet Mondrian and it’s called Composition with Large Red Plane, Yellow, Black, Gray, and Blue (1921)
2. Choose one theory (FORMALISM) from which to pose your thesis statement/question. You may refer to other theories as well throughout your paper, but keep the focus of your paper on one to remain concise and clear to your reader.
Make at least one reference to this theory from your text. Make sure to cite this in your paper using parenthetical citations, ex: (D’Alleva, 96). Even if you paraphrase, you must ALWAYS cite a source of an original thought that is not yours.
USE THIS IN THE PAPER: Referencing the Chapter 1 part 1 slides provided it stated “Formalism: an approach to studying an artwork through its visual elements or what is available to the senses. It dismisses any outside context” (Slide 7).
3. Provide an argument (thesis statement) for that work in your introductory paragraph. This intro should also include the title of your work, artist’s name, and date (if known).
4. The rest of your paper should be organized into paragraphs that clearly outline the support for your point(s).
5. Please include an image of your chosen work. You can either embed this into the body of your paper (I recommend adding it to the beginning or end so you do not mess with your formatting)
Use this for more info about formalism if needed:
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/approaches-to-art-history/looking-at-art2
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