Instruction
You will write at least a four page typewritten report on this work of art. Use 12 point type and 1" margins. Double-spaced.
With this Visual Analysis Guide.pdf
in hand, **visit** any art gallery, museum, or public art in person (see COVID options for finding an artwork). While there, take enough time to completely survey the exhibits. Select one work of art to report on. After carefully taking down the vital information (artist, title, date, medium, and estimated size), observe and study this work thoroughly and take notes (museum requires pencil only). You may need to visit your chosen work more than once.
Use a standard font, font size, and margins. You will be graded on both the content of your paper and grammar. This is a 4 page minimum paper.
Note: You are expected to create a paper based on your personal reactions and observations. You should not have to perform any research for this paper. Everything included in your paper should be in your own writing. All papers will be checked for plagiarism. If any aspect of your paper is plagiarized, you will receive a 0 on this assignment.
Your report will begin with the following identifying information centered neatly on the top half of the cover page:
Your name
ARTH 1110-D09
Spring 2020
Artist’s name
Full title and date of piece of artwork
Medium and size of painting, print or sculpture (you may have to estimate the size – height first)
Name and location of museum or gallery
Divide your report into the following sections. Label each section.
Section 1: CONNECT Why this artwork? (35 points)
List the artist, title, date, medium, size, and location of the work of art. Integrate this information into a coherent sentence. Talk about why you chose the artwork. Identify at least three specific reasons why you chose the artwork you are writing about. This can be for personal reasons, or perhaps it relates to your personal taste, or interest in the subject, content and/or technique. Must be at least 1 page. Must be an in-depth, thorough examination of your choice. Do not make vague statements, back up your claims with evidence!
Section 2: LOOK AND DESCRIBE Formal Analysis (70 points)
Using the visual analysis guide, provide a thorough visual analysis of the work of art. Must be at least two pages. You should describe exactly what they artwork looks like, and discuss all 9 elements and principles of art.
Line
Shape
Space
Color
Light
Texture
Balance (Unity and Variety)
Rhythm/Movement
Emphasis
Section 3: THINK Subject and Content. (35 points)
Based on what you learned by visually analyzing this work, propose a meaning. You should support your proposed meaning using specific references to the work of art. Remember: this entire process is about what you see. Your interpretation may be different that another person's interpretation. I am not looking for a "right" or "wrong" answer. Rather, this section is evaluated based on your justification. Must be at least 1 page.
Rubric / 150 points
/10 Basic Guidelines
Is typewritten (double-spaced) 4 pages
Includes cover page with identifying information
Includes topic headings, and is written in a narrative format
/35 CONNECT: Why this artwork
At least 1 full page
Speaks in specifics, and makes at least three different points
Expresses personal opinion and interpretation
Uses evidence in the form of vocabulary terms.
Mentions the artwork itself
/70 LOOK AND DRESCRIBE: Visual Elements & Principles of Design
At least two full pages
Uses terminology to describe important elements and principles that exist in the work
Describes how elements and principles function in the work
Focuses on the form of the work, not subject and content
/35 THINK: Subject & Content
At least 1 full page
Describes the subject of this artwork in depth
Elaborates fully on how you perceive the content of this artwork
Explain how subject, materials, visual elements and design work together to convey that content.