Assignment 1

Critic of the Arts

Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

• Textbook:      Chapter 3, 4
• Lesson
• Minimum      of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)

Initial Post Instructions
Select a work of art from any of the chapters in our textbook and write a response that analyzes the art through the lens of a descriptive critic, an interpretive critic, and an evaluative critic. What different things would these critics have to say? Use the following guidelines:

• Descriptive      Critic: Address at least 3 different elements of art and/or principles of      design.
• Interpretive      Critic: This will require research so that you can understand the subject,      meaning, and intent of the work.
• Evaluative      Critic: Use the standards of perfection, insight, and inexhaustibility (as      described in the text).

Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification. Provide feedback on whether you agree or disagree with their criticism. Explain why. Build on their posts by providing additional insight of your own. If your peer selected the same artwork as you, make sure to address new point or develop existing points in more depth.

Writing Requirements

• Minimum      of 3 posts (1 initial & 2 follow-up)
• Minimum      of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside      source)
• APA      format for in-text citations and list of references

Assignment 2

Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

• Textbook:      Chapter 4
• Lesson
• Minimum      of 3 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook)

Instructions
As part of the discussion this week, you made a brief exploration of a work of art to understand its subject, meaning, and intent. In this assignment, you will explore an artwork in more depth to consider the context in which it was created. Choose any painting, and address the following:

• Explain      the artistic movement associated with the work of art.
• Describe      the style of the artist (How is the artist unique within the movement?)
• Examine      in some depth the influences that shaped the work. Address at      least 2 of the following:
  • Stylistic influences
  • Subject/content influences
  • Cross-disciplinary influences such       as literature, philosophy, music, science, technology, etc.
  • Historical influences
  • Political influences
• Reflect      on your learning.
  • How did your research enhance your       appreciation of the artwork?
  • How does understanding the context       of a work help in interpreting it?

Include the following in your paper:

• Name      of the painting
• Name      of the artist
• Date      created
• Image      of the painting

Writing Requirements (APA format)

• Length:      1.5-2 pages (not including title page, references page, image, or caption      for artwork)
• 1-inch      margins
• Double      spaced
• 12-point      Times New Roman font
• Title      page
• References      page (minimum of 3 scholarly sources)