Your
art section will include five (5) selections and must contain
the following criteria:
FLAT
PIECES: 2 These
can include mediums of water color, oils, tempera, photography,
mosaic, drawings, or anything else that is done on a two-dimensial
field.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR FLAT PIECES:
1.)
One piece must be from or before the Renaissance. In other
words, the time period of ancient through the Renaissance
Period which officially ended around 1500.
2.)
The second flat piece must be of a more modern period. That
means 1500s to the present.
CATCH:
THERE MUST BE AT LEAST 500 YEARS BETWEEN WORKS
OF ART.
So if you find a piece you like that was done in 1650, your
older piece cannot be later than 1150.
SCULPTURE
OR THREE DIMENSIONAL WORKS OF ART: 2
These can include
sculpture (stone, bronze, and so on), architecture, carvings,
masks, or even metal works.
It CANNOT include fabrics, foods, toys, or jewelry.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SCULPTURE OR THREE
DIMENSIONAL PIECES:
1.) One must be Renaissance through the present as with the
flat pieces above.
2.) The other, again, must be from Ancient through Renaissance
and both must have 500 years between them.
NOTE: At least one of
the flat pieces or sculpture pieces MUST have a known artist.
See the discussion below on artists.
FOLK
ART: 1 This
can include fabrics, foods, toys, or jewelry. This can be
from any time period, ancient up to modern. If you find
a selection that you like and are not sure which category
to put it in, please ask. DON'T just assume... remember
what they say about assuming!
THE
FORMAT:
INTRODUCTION: Include
one short page introduction of typical art characteristics found
in your region of the world. If you are including Africa, you
might make a reference to its usefulness and connection to tribes.
Does your chosen culture use bright simple colors, simple or
detailed designs? Is there a reason for this? If you are focusing
on only one area of your region, compare it to others and discuss
why you chose a portion of your region.
ART
SELECTIONS:
Following the introduction,
place your selections. Begin with the write-up of the piece
of art. Place the art on the following page. Unless the art
was originally in black and white, include a color picture
of the piece. You can scan it and print it or have it color
copied. If you do not know how to use a color printer, you
can make arrangements with me to have the selection done,
but DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!!
WORKS
CITED:
Yes, these works
must be listed as to their source. Include in your list the
artist, as well as the source in which you found it: books,
museums, CD programs, the Internet, etc. Even if it is an
example you have at home, cite the owner.
THE
WRITE-UP :
BASIC
INFORMATION :
While everyone
will write theirs differently, there are certain items you
must include. Remember you are writing to someone other than
me... someone who may not know anything about art. Always
begin with the name of the piece. If it is unknown, say so,
or at least describe it. For example: This bronze sculpture
of a horse... If known, include the artist. If you know who
it, include something about the artist. Where did they live,
what style did they use, what influences did they have, what
meaning are they trying to convey, and other details you feel
are relevant. Next go into the time period of the piece. If
you know the exact time, that's great. If not, ast least state
what century to the best of your ability. You'll find in discussing
ancient art that you will not have a date and must rely on
time periods instead. For example: This sculpture is from
the Neolithic period of North Africa and...
DESCRIPTIONS:
Now for the real
analysis. Be sure to use as many tools as you can. Include
the principles and elements of the piece. For example, the
colors or designs that pull your eye in. Also use the sensual
elements. That is, what memories it evokes, what you would
have called it or named it if you could. Explain why you chose
it. You don't have to like your piece to write a good analysis
of it. You will be getting lectures on each of these styles
so there is no exuse to have nothing to write about.
