Assignment Discussion Does the Archaic figure borrow from ancient Egyptian sculpture? Why or why not? How does the Greek figure differ from the Egyptian style? Does the Classical figure show an advance in naturalism? Why or why not? What did the artist do to make it more life-like? Describe details. What was considered the ideal […]
Research reasons for social isolation and loneliness among the elderly. Then explain what can be done to solve the problem of elder loneliness?
Discussion 2 Module 4 introduced you to some of the social factors that affect aging. Social isolation and loneliness are increasingly possible as people age. Use FSCJ’s databases to find scholarly, peer-reviewed research on reasons for social isolation and loneliness among the elderly. According to the evidence, what can be done to solve the problem […]
Does the Archaic figure borrow from ancient Egyptian sculpture? Why or why not? How does the Greek figure differ from the Egyptian style?
ASSIGNMENT This activity will help you track the evolution of Greek naturalism and aesthetic ideal during the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods. For your initial post, choose two figures, one from the Archaic period and one from the Classical period. These may come from your text or be found online (you may not use the […]
Read the link below on Cezanne’s Mont-Sainte Victoire and write a brief paragraph explaining what is meant by tension between 2-d and 3-d in the work (aka flatness vs. depth).
Post-Impressionism 1) Cezanne “The Father of Modern Art” Watch the video linked below and write a short paragraph explaining why you think Cezanne is referred to as “The Father of Modern Art.” Use at least one painting discussed in the video to support your argument. Do you think this “nickname” is apt? Why or why […]
How did Impressionism represent a “break” from the traditional “French Academy?” Explain in 2-3 sentences the shifting role of women in the Impressionist movement, both as painters and subject?
Realism and Impressionism Watch and Read the links below and respond to the following: 1) Courbet, A Burial at Ornans, 1849 a) The narrators refer to this as Courbet’s “manifesto” – what do you think they mean by this? b) Courbet’s painting represents a “break” from the traditional French Academy of painting. Describe what is […]
Observe and record how perspective works in the world around you. Sketch objects and spaces, then try to determine the horizon lines and vanishing points of those sketches.
Sketchbook Three Observe and record how perspective works in the world around you. For practice… Sketch objects and spaces, then try to determine the horizon lines and vanishing points of those sketches. Use your findings to correct your sketches. Fill a few pages. For the sketch, … Setup a still life of 3 objects that […]
Select evidence from the palace complex to search for clues about culture. Write an essay using three examples as evidence for some aspect(s) of Minoan culture.
ART101 Essay For this activity, you will select evidence from the palace complex (and complex it is!) to search for clues about culture. In the essay, use three examples as evidence for some aspect(s) of Minoan culture. Find your material evidence indicates commerce, seafaring, or perhaps a love of nature. Maybe your sampling speaks of […]
What societal role did the work(s) play and how do they reflect the culture or art historical period from which they come?
Art History Below is a list of 10 works of art. For each work of art, write a full paragraph (minimum 4-5 sentences) highlighting the significance of each work of art. 1) Caravaggio, Calling of St. Matthew 2) Jan Vermeer, Allegory of the Art of Painting 3) Rembrandt, The Night Watch 4) Bernini, Ecstasy of […]
How are humans rendered, and does the social status of the figure make a difference in the portrayal?
ASSIGNMENT Here is what you are to do for this assignment: First, begin by searching the book or the Internet for two free-standing figures, two paintings, or two reliefs from ancient Egypt. Carefully examine and study the pair. As you are doing so, take note of the style qualities that were Egyptian conventions for 2-dimensional, […]
Choose a pair of works from the List of Comparisons. Formulate a main argument statement in which you explain the relationship between your chosen works.
Milestone One Assignment Prompt: For Milestone One, you will introduce the works you have selected to analyze. First, choose a pair of works from the List of Comparisons (linked to in your online course). Works must be chosen from this list of comparisons. For each work, include an image of the work and one paragraph […]