The textbook, chapter guides, and Khan Academy page provide a very broad overview of art history. This assignment offers the opportunity to investigate a work of art in detail.
Step 1: Select a work of art to research.:
- analyze the content and any iconography that the work depicts
- examine the artist’s background
- address the style and research information on the movement or artistic circle the artist belongs to (if any)
- investigate the context – what historical, religious, cultural, social, and/or economic events are important to understand this work?
- consider the historical significance—was this work of art influenced by something, or did it influence future works of art?
You’ll need to cite 2 reliable resources other than your textbook. (Blogs, mentalfloss.com, etc. are not credible sources.)
Step 2: Write a minimum of 350 words about your chosen art work and post it to the Discussion Board.
- Include a good quality image of your chosen work that is clearly labeled.
- Include size, media, date completed in your paragraph or in your label.
- Based on your research, discuss pertinent information about your chosen art work. Avoid the overly general, boring stuff, and look for things you find genuinely interesting.
Step 3: Respond to a classmate in a meaningful way.
Deadline: December 2, by 9:00 PM
Rubric:
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Criteria |
Exemplary |
Competent |
Needs Work |
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Image |
Image is properly sized and labeled, and is embedded in the post. |
Image is present, but there are issues. |
Image is not present, or has serious issues. |
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Research |
Research is properly cited; paper investigates significant points; written in student’s own voice. |
Issues with one of the following: Citation is missing; Paper is too generalized; Student needs to work on finding voice. |
Issues with two or more of the following: Citation is missing; Paper is too generalized; Student needs to work on finding voice. |
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Discussion |
Responds to classmate in a meaningful way by asking a question or making a point that is new. |
Responds to classmate, but fails to elevate the conversation. |
Fails to respond to a classmate. |