Category: Art

This is a Visual (Formal) Analysis Paper. All the instructions are attached, please read them carefully. Topics and resources are in the instructions file. Ask if you have any questions about it. PLEASE DO NOT USE AN AI FOT THIS PAPER. I HAVE AN AI DETECTOR, I WILL ASK FOR A REFUND IMMEDIATELY.

You
will arrange a short response (12 complete sentences).  You may
determine the overall paragraph arrangement however you MUST include all
of the following parts.
Topic sentence–you will begin your short
response by arranging an opening sentence; you should include the
relevant “Art Titles”, artists, and art periods.
Art Style—distinguish from the progression of
artistic style characteristics developed during the Early Renaissance,
High Renaissance and the later Baroque period.  
Objective descriptions—describe each of the 3
“David” sculptures using relevant art vocabulary (key terms such as
Elements of Art and/or Principles of Design).  You must emphasize new
parts NOT covered in the first section of the Mastery 4 (do NOT copy any
of the details as given.)  
Artists—summarize the most impressive facts,
biographical details about the lives of each of the 3 sculptors (the
Artists!); how they worked and who they were.  Gather these details from
valid online sources, you must distinguish each artist by name
beginning with Donatello, and then Michelangelo, and lastly Bernini. 
Cite your sources after your conclusion.
Concluding sentence—you will end/close with a short conclusion; one sentence.
Format:  
Double-spacing, 12 point font size, Times New Roman or Arial font styles.
Capitalization, correct spelling, paragraph
indentation, sentence arrangement and punctuation.  Sentence
arrangement–to arrange a progression, insert/use sentence enhancers
such as:  First,…then,…and lastly.  Or, first, next, and finally.
For all art titles add “quotation marks” or underline.  
Citation page—list your source(s) using proper citation below your Conclusion.
Your short response must be well-written, thoughtful, original and well-organized.
Note to Students: FORMAT – Files should be commonly used ones, for example: Word document or PowerPoint.
ARTS-1301 MA 4 Part II FA23 Rubric
ARTS-1301 MA 4 Part II FA23 Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
Topic Sentence
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Art Styles
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Artwork
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Artists
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Conclusion sentence
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Format
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Take a look at the discussion of the Gothic style (13th and 14th centuries) in the link provided for Reading/video in unit 10.  Then look at the readings in this unit and study the Gothic Revival style (19th century).  Based on the text and illustrations, find and visit in person for this class a local example of a building that employs the Gothic Revival style.  There is likely a church in your town, or, perhaps a college building, or even a house with elements of this style.  In an essay of 250-350 words, identify the building, its purpose, and its location, see if you can find out its date and the architect (you may not be able to), and compare it to what you see in unit 10 — what are the similarities and differences between the original Gothic style and the newer building?   Note details such as the arches, vaults, use of stained glass, sculpture such as gargoyles, etc.  Use specific examples from both and please include a photograph of your example (cell phone is fine).
If you are not comfortable visiting a building in person, you may do the assignment online, but please choose an example that you could have seen in person.
Unit 10 video link :  https://courses.lumenlearning.com/atd-sac-artappreciation/chapter/oer-1-27/

Directions answer parts 1, 2 & 3 in separate paragraphs
PART 1:
Artwork Discussion – 
Charles White (drawing focus)
https://unioncc.instructure.com/courses/54797/files/10602622/preview
Since this is an appreciation of art and visual literacy course, I will often be posting artwork for the class to analyze, interpret and discuss. This week we learned about drawing on a deeper level and were introduced to a variety of drawing-related mediums. I want the class to spend some time considering what we learned this week in application to the artwork below. 
Write a few sentences about the artwork and answer the below questions:
Please elaborate on the artistic medium. This week we completed a detailed introduction to DRAWING. This is the first of many chapters to come focusing on a single artistic medium. Perform a detailed analysis to include the below inquiry areas:
Do you think this is drawn with dry or fluid materials? (Dry or Fluid)
What drawing medium do you believe it is? Consider all of the specific types introduced in this chapter: Dry – metalpoint, pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, chalk, pastel, or crayon? Fluid – Ink pens or ink brushes? Once you’ve decided, explain how you know based on what you see.
What surface materials do you think were used based on what you see?
What implements were used? 
In previous chapters, we discussed three types of lines used for shading in drawings – hatching, crosshatching, and stippling. Which one/s do you see here? Please describe where you see it and whether you see multiple examples of styles or just one. 
Please spend some time thinking about the formal components of this artwork (Chapters 1-6: Line, Shape, Color, Value, Texture, Space, Time, Motion, etc.)
Based on the answers above, describe how that impacts the texture of the artwork. Reflect back to the chapter on texture and/or visit the attached file for specific inquiry areas.
Attached below the discussion guidelines section, you will find a “visual analysis guide.” Each week, prior to this one, we did a formal analysis of the art through the lens of the chapter’s focus areas. For the rest of the semester, things will be less guided. You will use the attached guide as a review to all the new terms and areas covered, and I want you to choose (2) major areas to focus on and discuss here. Instead of me telling you “analyze this artwork for line”, for example, your challenge will be to understand what elements of art and principles of design are most applicable and interesting when considering the artwork identified for discussion. This will help you transition to talking about art at museums and galleries much more naturally. Enjoy the challenge! This is also great prep for the final exam.
What art category is this and why? Realism, Expressionism, Abstraction, or nonobjective
What is the subject of this artwork (the noun/the what)?
What is the content/concept of this artwork (the ideas and intellectual interpretations)?  
[ Hints – The following are additional questions to get you thinking but they do not need to be individually answered: What ideas do you think this artist is trying to express about the subject? What is the intellectual interpretation? What cultural concepts are being expressed? Feminism? Racial identity? Gender identity? Sexuality? Are there historical references – which ones? Is there symbolism or iconography? Think about the subject in relation to the elements of art and principles of design we’ve been learning about this semester. 
PART 2
Please watch these two art demonstration videos and write a few sentences about the below inquiry areas:
Fresco demo video        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cej4Ggq5nQI
Encaustic demo video        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaPs4Wf8VcA
What are your reactions and thoughts about the creative process of Fresco? Encaustic?
Which medium do you personally find more compelling and why? 
Which medium do you think would be easier to work within and why? 
Of all the mediums discussed in this chapter, which one do you personally find the most compelling and why? Fresco, encaustic, tempera, oil, acrylic, watercolor, spray paint, and mixed media. 
PART 3:
Bobbie Burgers (painting focus)
Since this is an appreciation of art and visual literacy course, I will often be posting artwork for the class to analyze, interpret and discuss. This week we learned about painting on a deeper level and were introduced to a variety of painting-related mediums. I want the class to spend some time considering what we learned this week in application to the artwork below. 
Please watch this studio visit video with Bobbie Burgers https://vimeo.com/612766472Links to an external site., and then write a few sentences about the artwork.
Please elaborate on the artistic medium. This week we completed a detailed introduction to PAINTING. Perform a detailed analysis to include the below inquiry areas:
What painting medium do you believe it is? Consider all of the specific types introduced in this chapter: fresco, encaustic, tempera, oil, acrylic, watercolor, spray paint, and mixed media. Once you’ve decided, explain how you know based on what you see. 
What surface materials do you think were used based on what you see?
What implements were used? 
What do you think about her creative process? (There is no wrong answer)
Please spend some time thinking about the formal components of this artwork (Chapters 1-6: Line, Shape, Color, Value, Texture, Space, Time, Motion, etc.)
Based on the answers above, describe how that impacts the texture of the artwork. Reflect back to the chapter on texture and/or visit the attached file for specific inquiry areas.
Attached below in the discussion guidelines section, you will find a “visual analysis guide.” Each week, prior to this one, we did a formal analysis of the art through the lens of the chapter’s focus areas. For the rest of the semester, things will be less guided. You will use the attached guide as a review to all the new terms and areas covered, and I want you to choose (2) major areas to focus on and discuss here. Instead of me telling you “analyze this artwork for line”, for example, your challenge will be to understand what elements of art and principles of design are most applicable and interesting when considering the artwork identified for discussion. This will help you transition to talking about art at museums and galleries much more naturally. Enjoy the challenge! This is also great prep for the final exam.
What art category is this and why? Realism, Expressionism, Abstraction, or nonobjective
What is the subject of this artwork (the noun/the what)?
What is the content/concept of this artwork (the ideas and intellectual interpretations)?  
[ Hints – The following are additional questions to get you thinking but they do not need to be individually answered: What ideas do you think this artist is trying to express about the subject? What is the intellectual interpretation? What cultural concepts are being expressed? Feminism? Racial identity? Gender identity? Sexuality? Are there historical references – which ones? Is there symbolism or iconography? Think about the subject in relation to the elements of art and principles of design we’ve been learning about this semester. 

Examine the use of bread and circuses in America.   Do you think that the bread and circuses of the Roman Empire have an impact on us in America today? Why or why not? Write a post in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.  Evaluate the use of the bread and circuses to control the masses. Were they good for society? Think about the possible impact of the bread and circuses of the Roman Empire on American society today.  Are we purposely distracted from the real issues by mass entertainment? Evaluate the effectiveness of using bread and circuses to control society, both in the Roman Empire and in America today.  Are we following in Rome’s Footsteps? In your opinion, do we witness the effects of “Bread and Circuses” in our own culture?
Additional questions
What are some examples of public spectacles that are used as a form of distraction in America? What are the positive and negative aspects of this type of societal control? 
What parallels do you see between our society and Roman society?
Why do so few Americans take civic action? If citizenship is such an important part of belonging to a nation/empire/republic/etc. then why would people choose not to vote?

Exploring the Role of Art Therapy in promoting Psychological Well-being
resources need to be used :
https://students.aiu.edu/submissions/profiles/resources/onlineBook/D9L8J5_Art_Therapy_and_Clinical_Neuroscience.pdf
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6124538/
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-art-therapy-2795755
https://books.google.ae/books?hl=en&lr=&id=khb7HqZYgzAC&oi=fnd&pg=PP1&dq=Art+Therapy+and+Anger+Edited+by+Marian+Liebmann+ISBN+978+1+84310+425+4&ots=0ghnP4bvBi&sig=hSIWqznikvFAkNb7e-FTGZWwsqE&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=Art%20Therapy%20and%20Anger%20Edited%20by%20Marian%20Liebmann%20ISBN%20978%201%2084310%20425%204&f=false

description of the piece.
What the visual elements of the piece tell you.
What the main point or focus of the piece is.
Reflection of your experience viewing the piece.
please answer these 4 questions in the paper . each seperate paragraph
750-1000 words
To find a piece to write on you can good :Virtual Tour of the Musee’ d’Orsay , Paris .

Audio recording in PowerPoint. This way you can avoid showing your face, should that make you more comfortable. Make sure we can see your cursor pointing things out as you talk, or be super specific in describing what you’re referring to in the artwork as you speak. 
There is a section for the “final exam” module on your home page with a critical document called “visual analysis guide”. This guide outlines all the terms we learned this semester and is organized by category. Please let me know if you have questions about the assignment, as it is a large portion of your final course grades.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArtist Bio
Please briefly introduce your selected artist. Tell us where they were born, where is their art studio (or if deceased where they spent the majority of their art career), if they’re currently working or deceased, and what motivates or inspires this artist.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe Art Medium
What is the art medium this artist works in? What method do they use? What implement do they use? What surface materials? How do they work in their studio?
Now that we have completed a deeper dive on the major art mediums, you will be able to elaborate on their creative practice more deeply (how they physically work in their studio). Please tell us more about their creative process and what materials they are using to both apply the medium and/or the surface materials they use to apply the medium onto. For example, if the artist is a printmaker, you now will be able to identify and go into detail on what specific method they’re using – woodcut, wood engraving, lithography, etc. If they are using ink or paint, and if they’re applying the pigment to paper, canvas, wood, metal, etc. If you say “painting” and that is all, you will receive 1 point for this section.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe Art Category
Is this Realism, Expressionism, Abstraction or Non-objective art? You must also explain why, simply mentioning the category is not enough depth at this point in the semester.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe Subject
What is the subject of this artwork? Remember to keep this part simple and to save all interpretive components for the “Content/Concept” section.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe Visual Elements of Art
Please refer to the handout on the home page entitled “Visual Analysis” for this section. You are required to touch on all major categories: line, shape, value, color, texture, and space. Time and Motion as well, should it apply to your artwork specifically. From this list, you must select 12 terms to discuss. For example, you cannot say “my artwork consists of lines.” It must be in depth, such as “my artwork includes actual lines here + here (show me or explain where) and because they are diagonal in nature they imply a sense of high energy, movement and chaos. This section will be graded as 1 point per term. If all you do is list the term and do not explain it or point it out in the work, you will receive 0 points for that term. If you skip any of the noted required categories, I will deduct 2 points per missed category. Additionally, if your chosen artwork medium is video art or cinema-related, and you do not discuss time and motion, I will deduct a total of 4 points because both will always be cornerstone those mediums.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe Principles of Design
Please refer to the handout on the home page entitled “Visual Analysis” for this section. Everyone is required to address these major categories: Unity, Focal Point, Balance, and Composition. If any of the other categories are important to your chosen artwork, you must also address those, otherwise you will risk 2 points per missed category. You must address a minimum of 9 terms with explanations and descriptions of where you’re seeing the terms represented in the artwork. If all you do is list the term and do not explain it or point it out in the work, you will receive 0 points for that term. If you skip any of the noted required categories, I will deduct 2 points per missed category.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent/Concept
What are the ideas being expressed? What is the intellectual interpretation?
What cultural concepts are being expressed? Feminism? Racial identity? Gender identity? Sexuality?
Are there historical references?
Is there symbolism or iconography?
For example, if you choose non-objective art, and you say this is about nothing. You will receive 0 points. All art is about something.

Minimum number of Art Journal slides:                         8 or more slides.
Materials: Computer, camera, a pencil, markers, colored pencils or acrylic paints and poster board or drawing paper. No artistic skills required-you will not be graded on your drawing skills, but you will be communicating visually with the imagery you create for this assignment.
Activity:
If an Ancient Egyptian was wealthy, he or she could afford to have an individual tomb. The tomb’s walls would be painted decorated with images and hieroglyphs documenting the person’s life. This included their livelihoods, their leisure activities and their family life. Others could also include spells and images of deities to help guide their Ka into the afterlife. These images were created primarily for the KA so that it would recognize its previous life. SEE SAMPLE SLIDES BELOW.
Egyptian Tomb Wall Painting/Drawing:
Egyptian tombs had walls covered with images of the deceased person’s life in full detail. Every aspect of the person’s contributions, interests and life events were documented with these wall paintings. These murals recorded their legacy. The KA (the soul had two parts-the Ba rested in the heart and the KA, rested in the mind) could recognize his or her previous life’s achievements. Aside from a likeness of the person provided by the mummy’s death mask, the tombs also included KA statues to remind the soul that it was home. 
Imagine your task as an ancient Egyptian is to start designing your tomb today.
For this hands-on project, each student will design two walls of their hypothetical tomb.
You may divide the poster board into two parts or use two separate poster boards, one for each wall. You may use illustration board or canvas instead if you wish.
The first wall will be used to illustrate your childhood life, up until age 17. (Part 1)
The second part of the wall should reflect your adult life up to now. (Part 2)
You will use Egyptian imagery and composition (research Egyptian tomb wall paintings on the internet and Egyptian Iconography, symbolic meaning and hieroglyphs). Use the same human forms, sideways stance, and standards set by the Palette of King Narmer, designs (compositions/divisions/registers) and décor as the Egyptians used in their paintings. Use hieroglyphs to help label some of the divided sections (registers) if you wish.
These two parts are the first two walls of the four walls to be designed for your hypothetical tomb based on your life until today. 
After drawing the design, paint your drawing with acrylic paints, markers, or watercolors. Outline with markers if you need contrast. In Egyptian art, males are painted in a reddish-brown color and females are painted in white or light tan tints. You are welcome to use a projector to trace Egyptian figures if you want to. Don’t worry about artistic skills, but focus on the images ability to communicate your idea or expression.
You will take pictures of the process as you create each wall. You will include details of pictures to use as you explain the wall to your audience via written text. You will include a picture of each completed wall, obviously, as well. Add a brief description or title and/or subtitle for each wall. The PowerPoint design is totally up to you, however, avoid generic presentation. Practice producing professional looking presentations as this is a skill you will most likely need to practice for your career. See the Art Journal Guide.
You can buy the canvas, drawing paper or poster board from the bookstore, Hobby Lobby or Wal-Mart. Acrylic paints, markers or watercolors can be bought at Wal-Mart.
Reflection Questions:
Briefly discuss your choices and why these images represent your life on a slide or two.
Could anyone “read” your early life story from these images or would they need to research some of your images to understand your story or legacy?
What was your favorite part of the walls and why? Explain.
Should I keep this assignment? Why or why not? 
im 20 years old fyi, Create your art journal activity as a PowerPoint presentation (not Word) first then convert it or save it as a PDF file before submitting it.