Artworks
REQUIREMENTS
Write a 3 page research paper including two of the artwork/artist pairs below, ONLY.
Use at least 1 bullet point from each of the 3 Methods of Analysis (see below). Again, not three bullets from the same method.
Your interpretation of the Methods of Analysis MUST be based on the descriptions in Chapter 4, and I will be using those definitions/descriptions when grading your work.
MLA format- http://www.easybib.com/guides/citation-guides/mla-…
1000 words or 4 pages max, not including works cited page
You must use a minimum of 2 sources, not including your textbook.
This assignment must be uploaded via Canvas’ assignment repository. Your essay will be verified through Turnitin’s originality checker.
All papers must include a “works cited” page for all sources. Plagiarized work will result in an automatic 0% on the research paper.
Again, plagiarized work will result in an automatic 0% on the research paper.
Excellent Optional Resources:
Khan Academy
Smart History
ARTISTS AND ARTWORKS
Sandro Boticelli’s, Birth of Venus
Artemesia Gentileschi, Judith and Holofernes
Pablo Picasso, Les Demoiselles de Avignon
Jean-Honore Fragonard, The Swing
Gianlorenzo Bernini, Cornero Chapel with the Esctacy of St.Teresa
Eduard Manet, Olympia *For more analysis look into Titian’s Venus of Urbino
Jan van Eyke, The Wedding Portrait
Isenheim Alterpice, Matthias Gruenwald
Jose-Clemente Orozco, An Epic of American Civilization
METHODS OF ANALYSIS
1. Content Analysis
Subject Matter
Iconography
2. Historical Context
Context for the creation of artwork
Physical surroundings
Method of encounter
3. Writings About Art
Modern Criticisms
Ideological Criticisms
Psychoanalytic Criticisms
Structuralism
Post structuralism
Deconstruction
Feminist Criticism
Book: MindTap for Exploring Art A GlobalThematic Approach Lazarri Schlesier 5th edition enhanced edition
