Research each artist and stylistic movement or civilization. Apply the visual elements in a comparison and contrast pattern of development.
Briefly research the artists’ biography and define the stylistic movement, and place the artwork within a cultural context (two-three paragraphs).
Then apply the concepts and vocabulary listed on the COMPARATIVE MUSEUM ASSIGNMENT WORKSHEET in a formal comparison and contrast essay format (DO NOT SUBMIT THE WORKSHEET). Write a stylistic analysis of three-five paragraphs. Develop paragraphs of three-five sentences in length, each of which begins with a topic sentence for each applicable visual element or principle of design! Be sure to clearly define and illustrate the use of each term by describing specific areas of the artwork’s composition.
Provide at least two research references for each artwork, in addition to the textbook.
Khan Academy Art History online
Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History online MetMuseum
Journal databases in Blinn College library, such as Jstor, Academic Search Complete, etc.
Bibliography
Carr, Annemarie Weyl, Bertrand Davezac, and Clare Elliott. Imprinting The Divine : Byzantine And Russian Icons From The Menil Collection. n.p.: 2011.
The Menil Collection: A Selection from the Paleolithic to the Modern Era. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1997. Print.
Newman, Barnett, et al. Barnett Newman : The Late Work, 1965-1970. n.p.: Houston : The Menil Collection, [2015], 2015.
Van Dyke, Kristina. African Art From The Menil Collection. n.p.: 2008.
Wilson, Carolyn C. Italian Paintings Xiv-Xvi Centuries in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Houston, Tex: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston in association with Rice University Press and Merrell Holberton Publishers, London, 1996. Print.
Papers must be typed double-spaced with one inch margins and black 12pt Times Roman font. Use formal English composition format and organization. Use MLA source citation method (Author, page) in body text to document your research, and attach a separate Works Cited page. Use a minimum of two research sources other than your textbook. Use the MLA Handbook as a reference guide to style, formatting and documentation, and the Writing Center for assistance. Fully document web sources according to the MLA style.
