Prompt Selection: Choose a specific artwork for the Museum & Research Assignment as soon as possible.
See Geography, History,… in the context (as we discussed in the class)
2. Grasp the artwork’s context by delving into the artist’s background, the historical period, and the societal, economical, and cultural backdrop it originates from. Reflect on its relevance to contemporary times and how it resonates with contemporary you.
See the visual elements carefully
Art Terminology: Incorporate terms discussed during critique sessions, especially regarding visual elements, line characteristics, values, compositions, etc.
Thorough Editing: Carefully review and edit your write-up before submission, avoiding repetition and exploring diverse vocabularies.
Thoroughly revise your writing before submission, ensuring clarity and coherence.
Include images of the artwork and relevant details to enrich your analysis, without duplicating visuals such as wall labels.
Adhere to the prescribed format of two pages, double-spaced, 12-point font, with the understanding that additional images may extend the length to three or four pages.
Dig in Deeper Personally and Beyond Personal
8. Present a comprehensive, insightful, and well-researched analysis that combines factual information and analytical insights, showcasing your unique perspective while minimizing reliance on quotations: While quotations are acceptable, avoid over-reliance on them.
About writing
Properly attribute external sources used in your analysis to maintain academic integrity.
After compiling your sources, list them alphabetically and consistently according to the rules of Chicago or MLA style (whichever is more familiar to you).
Header Information: Include the artwork’s title, artist’s name, year, and medium, along with your name, course details, and professor’s name at the top of the assignment.
Source Locating: Utilize various resources such as the college library, online scholarly databases (e.g., JSTOR, EBSCO), e-book databases (e.g., Google Books), and museum websites for research. (more information inside the folder)
TWO- PAGE text. (2-page, double spaced, 12pt. font) the format style of either Chicago, MLA, or APA. Added images may make the paper to 3 or 4 pages.
Grade and Evaluation
12. Grade and Evaluation will consider the depth of contextual and visual analysis and the credibility of your sources, with emphasis on originality of expression. Employing specialized terminology and expanding vocabulary while avoiding redundancy in both language and concepts is essential.
