Instruction
Due Aug 17: Essay 5: Artistic Critique
MLA Format; 800-1,100 Words
4 sources/citations/Works Cited page
Understanding Art Forms:
All forms require interpretation; the nature of art is to engage the observer intellectually and emotionally.
Poetry, songs, paintings, drawings, sculpture, tattoos, dances, architecture, plays, movies, fashion, body design, literature, symbols, logos, commercials
Choose an artistic object—one that is commonly misunderstood or overlooked.
Explain its significance and meaning—artist intent
Correct misinterpretations
Research the group, album, genre, style
Painting—research the artist, the genre, techniques
Considerations for Essay 5:
Focus on only one art form; do not do categories, genres, types, classes, or artists.
Develop a major interpretation: this will be your thesis.
Thesis: mention the art form, the artist, and a statement of meaning.
In Bow Wow’s “You Can Get It All,” Bow Wow is not arguing for financial success as many think; he is promoting the idea that happiness is contentment with your circumstances.
Critics Rolling Stone Online reviews
Be sure to examine the artist
Examine the classification: Hip Hop, Impressionism tattoo methods approaches
Always discuss misunderstandings of your topic
Provide relevant definitions