n a 4-6 page typed paper, write a compare and contrast paper that discusses two of the following art movements listed below along with one specific artist that belongs to the movements you have chosen (2 art movements, 2 artists). You may select movements that you find interesting, inspiring or repulsive. You can choose art movements that you are familiar with, but it’s best if you choose ones that you don’t know anything about. Refer to the previous content page project as a glimpse into the various art movements that are in the visual art field. The pages created by yourself and your peers will help you narrow down which movements you would like to use for this project. The purpose of this paper assignment is for you to gain a more in depth knowledge of art movements, artists, and to learn about what the importance art movements have in the visual art field, and in society.
This project measures Course Objectives by assessing:
Apply art terminology as it specifically relates to works of art.
Demonstrate knowledge of art elements and principles of design.
Differentiate between the processes and materials used in the production of various works of art.
Critically interpret and evaluate works of art.
Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of arts on culture.
Movements- Choose Two from the List Below: Refer to Chapter 16-20 in the eTextbook- World of Art by Henry M. Sayre for a brief timeline of each art movement. Also refer to the Content Pages created by your classmates.
Early / High Renaissance Fauvism / Early Expressionism Surrealism
Mannerism German Expressionism Pop Art
Baroque Art Cubism Happenings / Performance Art
Rococo Art Futurism Minimalism
Romanticism Constructivism Environmental Art
Realism/Naturalism Abstract Expressionism Feminist Art
Impressionism / Post-Impressionism Dadaism Contemporary Art
nclude within your paper: Classify 2 key events that took place during the art movements that you chose (one from each art movement). These must be specific to what is listed on the content page projects that were submitted earlier this semester. Include all of the information listed on the content page and BE SURE to give credit to the student who you are using for the content page (if you used your own list your name).
Put your name or your classmates name in BOLD font.
Include within your paper: Analyze and explain 2 key artist examples that were listed in the art movements. These must be specific to what is listed on the content page projects. Include all of the information listed on the content page (artist name, title, medium and year artwork was produced) and BE SURE to give credit to the student who you are using for the content page (if you used your own list your name). You must describe these 2 works of art within your paper. Explain and describe key vocabulary words in connection of each artwork in terms of the following: subject and form. Include 1 specific vocabulary term relevant to the term: subject and 2 specific vocabulary terms relevant to the term: form. How can you tell this artwork has these vocabulary terms???
Within your paper you must list the 3 vocabulary terms in BOLD font. (1 for subject and 2 for form)
REQUIRED: Include in the conclusion, your personal opinion on the the art movements and artists you chose to discuss in the paper.
After the foundation/thesis is set move on to the analysis along with the comparison and contrasting material. It would be ideal to quickly outline the points you are going to discuss before tackling writing the research paper.
