Art

In this discussion, we’ll explore the mental, physical, and maybe even spiritual benefits of artistic experiences. Essay Read an essay from October, 2020 from the New York Times — here it is online “The Healing Power of Singing : I was facing some shadows in my life. Could singing with others help me reclaim my voice and calm my fast-beating heart?” and here it is as a PDF. Note in particular the line from Anne Lamott, quoted in the article: “To be engrossed by something outside ourselves is a powerful antidote for the rational mind.” Directions First, in your own words, what are the benefits from singing in groups described in the article? Consider human physiology (i.e. the biological processes of the body) and community and artistic beauty. Second, in your own words, what does the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s Messiah sound like? (The point here is not to do a musicological analysis of the work with technical terms. Instead, the point is to give a personal expression of how it sounds to you.) Third, what is something “outside yourself” that you have been engrossed in, that you might try to become engrossed in next year? This might be “New Year’s Resolution” that you intend to undertake.

Write a 3-5 page essay adapting the point(s) of view of how one or more of the following persons might think regarding the importance of the Mona Lisa.  To gain an understanding of the various or singular points of view, use one of the following links to learn: Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo’s masterful technique Madam Lisa Gioconda Mona Lisa’s identity Giorgio Vasari Da Vinci and the Renaissance Captain of the Guards at the Louvre discovery of the theft and how the crime was committed Prefect of Paris Police, Inspector Louis Lepine how the crime was committed and the suspects in the investigation The thief, Vincenzo Perugia how Mona Lisa was finally found and Perugia and his trial The French public the suspects in the investigation The Italian antique dealer, Alfredo Geri how Mona Lisa was finally found Sigmund Freud the myth of Mona Lisa A twentieth-century artist, such as Warhol or Duchamp, who has been inspired by this image the myth of Mona Lisa

To complete this assignment, browse smarthistory.org for an individual artwork that interests you. Read the article (or watch the video) about your selected artwork. Then write a minimum 500-word post that introduces the artwork to the class.  Your post should: ·       identify the artwork you selected ·       briefly describe what the artwork is and/or what it represents (subject-matter)  ·       explain anything unusual or noteworthy about the artwork (e.g., medium, technique, maker, circumstances – anything that stands out) ·       explain what the artwork tells us about the time and place it comes from (its historical context)   To select an artwork, follow these steps: 1. Go to smarthistory.org (Links to an external site.). 2. Hover over “Histories of Art” to reveal the drop-down menu 3. Hover over a region that interests you and then click on one of the menu options that appears on the right 4. Drill down until you get to the level of individual artworks. Browse around until you find an artwork that interests you. 5. Read the article (or watch the video) about the artwork.  6. Using the navigation column on the left, find out  more about the region or period you artwork comes from (there is often a general “Introduction to” article).   Include at least one photo of your selected work, and be sure to use the photo as a reference point in your discussion (refer to it and use it to help you explain the work).  Your post must be based on smarthistory.org resources. If you need additional information, you may use one outside source. It must be authoritative (scholarly) and you must cite your use of the source. If the source is not cited, your post will be downgraded.

Watch documentary on “Monticello” and write a report on whatever you have learned from Thomas Jefferson as architect and his vision of classical architecture – Video 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZKv4zP0x99aNln2zvx1vlpZAmr2esK8q/view?usp=sharing – Video 2 (continued): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VzE1z7Hp1hS42Tf0qLzNaI-YjEVBdaf3/view?usp=sharing

Task: Research at least two (2) different designers that were well known and published, post an image of each of their work. Include the example images of their work, a link to the site you got the image, and then write at least 2 paragraphs (min 5 sentences ea.) on each designer describing why they inspire you and your sense of color. Include at least screen shots of 2 color palettes from Adobe (https://color.adobe.com/create/color-wheel/) that emulate both the designer’s palette in your discussion.

No sources needed, may consult sites to gather information but put into your own words. The building structure name is: Dome of the Rock it is located in Jerusalem, Israel. Attached is the an image of the building, which is what this paper will be about. The following is an outline of the paper: PART 1: Write a one-page biography of both artists that built the structure. The biography should stress more than just dates and facts: focus on what’s interesting about their career, why the artist is important, their originality, what they’re famous for, etc.  PART 2: Visual Analysis   Analyze the visual forms emphasized in your work, including the use of line and contour, texture, color, scale and other visual design elements, as suggested by your answers to the following questions.  1)  What is visually most distinctive/special about the work? Which elements are most emphasized: lines/outlines; space/depth; light and shadow; textures; color? 2)  Is line important? outlines? inner lines? detail? What kinds of lines? 3)  What colors are emphasized? What is the effect of the colors chosen? How are colors combined — to harmonize or to create strong contrasts? Do the kinds of colors used draw your attention to a certain focus in the picture? (If the work is black and white, where are the darkest darks [values] used and where are the lighter shades [values]?) 4)   What is the approximate size (scale) of the piece? Is the work monumental, or is it small-scaled & intimate? How would it be different if it were smaller, or larger? Why do you think the artist choose that size for this work? What is the effect of the scale chosen? 5)  Is texture important – either represented texture (in painting) or actual surface textures (in painting or sculpture)? If yes, how are textures shown? Why are they important? What do they add to the image? For sculpture, are actual textures emphasized? Analyze surfaces. 6)  What kind of space is used/shown? Shallow space, medium space, or deep space? Why do you think the artist chose this kind of space? 7)  How are lighting and shadows used? Are shadows prominent, dominant? Or is lighting emphasized more than shadow? Or are both subdued, and why? 8)  Is there a focal point in the work? If so, how does the artist lead your eye to that point of emphasis? If there’s no one focus, there multiple points of focus? Why would there not be a single focal point?                         9)  Is there a story? If so, what is it? How is the story told visually?  10)  What is the emotional expression of the work? How does it feel? Its mood? The emotions of individual figures? What does the work “mean” to you? PART 3: Your Response Why did you choose this work? What about it appealed to you? Do you like it better now that you’ve learned about the artist/time period and you’ve systematically analyzed the work? How did your research and analysis inform your view of the work?

For this assignment you will write a 400-450 word discussion on the question posted in red below. You will need to provide examples from your readings as well as the video’s in your unit module to earn full credit. What are the typical elements of a Romanesque church? Besides architecture, what other types of art were produced during the Romanesque era? Give visual examples within your discussion.

Select one question below to answer in a five-page essay. Discuss the Aboriginal myths of creation with reference to the celestial world in art in the Pacific Island. Give a variety of examples, with at least three works of art that you identify, describe, and discuss. Please describe the Maori of New Zealand, and explain how their oral legends, poetry and other literary works are expressed in their visual arts, even today. Discuss at least three examples. Please give an overview of the role of women in Oceanic art and culture.  How were women depicted in art of this region?  What role did they play in religion and society?  Please provide three examples of works of art for this question. Required resource: Kleiner, Fred. (2015). Gardner’s Art Through the Ages Backpack Edition Book C & Book F. (15th Edition). Cengage.  Chapter 36: Oceania Before 1980 Chapter 31: Contemporary Art Worldwide other resources:  http://www.maoriart.org.nz/ https://www.newzealand.com/us/feature/haka/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn-6cC7dQOK-YQeOhp45Gkg

Visual analysis of Raphael’s “The Fire in the Borgo” (1514). The essay should be an interpretation, based on visual analysis that also considers the work in relation to one of the texts we have read this term.  Please do not rely on secondary sources but rather focus on your own interpretation based on description and analysis of, and direct engagement with, the works (the artwork and the text you choose) themselves.

What were the principal subjects and themes of nineteenth-century Realists?  Were these shared by both writers and visual artists? How did these subjects and themes differ from those favored by the Impressionists and Post Impressionists?