Choose 2 drawings (be sure to read the description of the media to make sure it is a drawing). Include images of these drawings in your discussion (you may want to do this in a Word doc if you have a difficult time adding the images directly into the discussion board. Identify (artist, title, date, medium) Describe […]
Alternative Media: Conceptually Speaking Conceptual art concentrates on ideas, and artists who create installations consciously arrange an environment for the viewer to engage with. These types of artworks celebrate the perceptions and understanding of those who respond to them as much as the skills of the artists who made them. In your three-paragraph discussion on […]
write a thoughtful post – take some time to develop your thoughts – in which you: Identify and then discuss one or two types of analysis that you find most interesting and that you think could shed meaningful light on works of art and readings that you will be exploring this semester. Make sure to […]
Can you think of any ways in which Kant’s belief that true beauty must be completely separated from utilitarian function may have harmed the way art history has been written? (Prof. Domenic is going to giving you hints in class but be sure to do some follow up research on those hints). Conversely, is […]
Read Chapter One and then answer the following attached questions 1. What are the important differences between visual representation and picturing? 2. Assuming that painters engage in imitation, Plato observes that you can make images of “yourself and the other animals, manufactured items, plants, and everything else” by holding up a mirror. What is the […]
Write a paragraph assessment for each piece. Explain why these works are clear examples of either the High Renaissance of the Mannerist movements. Think about what political, social, or philosophical concepts lead to this important period in art?
Consider this Barthes essay from the viewpoint of the artist and not a writer. What is Barthes saying about the author about ownership? Considering his stance on authorship, what is the role of the reader in the consumption of a work of art? Do you feel this is empowers the artist or is it the […]
Write: Choose two sculptures either from the textbook or famous sculptures from history. Identify these sculptures by artist, title, date, and medium. Add images to your discussion. In your essay, consider the following for each sculpture you choose (your total discussion should be a minimum of 3 paragraphs): Identify and describe the sculpting process and […]
Explore in your essay: How does the style and shape of the object or building: Can you reveal the artistic / architectural influences of your example? Try to relate the iconography in the example to the purpose of the object or building? To do this, please explain what iconography is present and what did it […]
Speculate as to who the audience is for this particular piece. Who are the gatekeepers that influence public consumption of the art? Who are they and what is their role (formal/informal, etc). How does the setting impact viewership and participation in the arts? Why do you like the piece? Connect this to Bourdieu’s framework in […]
