T‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‍‍‌‍‍ake notes on the following: Overall Composition: How are th

T‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‍‍‌‍‍ake notes on the following: Overall Composition: How are the parts of the work arranged? Is there a stable or unstable composition? Is it dynamic? Full of movement? Or is it static? What is the subject of the artwork? Who are the figures? Who does this depict? What does it depict? Line: Are the outlines (whether perceived or actual) smooth, fuzzy, clear? Are the main lines vertical, horizontal, diagonal, or curved, or a combination of any of these? Are the lines jagged and full of energy? Sketchy? Geometric? Curvilinear? Bold? Subtle? Space: If the artist conveys space, what type of space is used? What is the relation of the main figure to the space around it? Are the main figures entirely within the space (if the artwork is a painting), or are parts of the bodies cut off by the edge of the artwork? Is the setting illusionistic, as if one could enter the space of the painting, or is it flat and two-dimensional, a space that one could not possibly enter? Texture: If a sculpture, is the surface smooth and polished or rough? Are there several textures conveyed? Where and How? If a painting, is there any texture to the paint surface? Are the brushstrokes invisible? Brushy? Sketchy? Loose and flowing? Or tight and controlled? Scale/Shape: How big is the artwork? Are the figures or objects in the work life-sized, larger or smaller than life? How does the size affect the work? Does the artwork have an usual shape or contain shapes that stand out to you? How would you describe them? Light and Shadow: Are shadows visible? Where? Are there dark shadows, light shadows, or both? How do the shadows affect the work? Color: What type of colors are used in the work? Bright? Dull? Complimentary? Does the artist use colors to draw your attention to specific areas of the work? How? If a sculpture, examine the color(s) of the medium and how it affects the work. Mood/Tone: Do you sense an overall mood in the artwork? Perhaps several different moods? If so, describe them. How does the mood interpret how you view the work? Are there multiple moods in different figures? How would you describe this to someone who has never seen the work? : Now form your the‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‍‍‌‍‍sis statement. A thesis statement is a one-sentence summary of your argument—it is an idea that you are drawing about an artwork that you back up with visual evidence. It answers the question, what do I think is the meaning of the work? Some examples: In this work, the artist is attempting to prove ____________, as shown by their use of _____, _____, and _____. By emphasizing ___________, the work shows that ______ and ______ are important for ________. What a thesis statement IS NOT: I like this work because…. I do not like this work because… This work is beautiful because… this work is ugly because… Submit your thesis statement to the instructor by Tuesday, November 9 at midnight. Submit on Blackboard under the folder “Second essay ? Submit sentence here.” As long as you submit the sentence by the deadline you get the full 20 points. After deadline, every day late is 2 fewer points (ie. the next day it’s worth 18 points, then the next 16 points, etc.) The instructor will provide feedback that will help your essay. Once you receive feedback on your thesis statement, it is time to plan your essay. General Outline for Papers Intro Paragraph Hook Transition Thesis goes here Body Paragraphs (around 3-5) these show the EVIDENCE (visual or from cited text) and ARGUMENT Topic sentence – what is this paragraph about? What is it going to argue? 2-4 sentences per paragraph making that argument. Body Paragraph – Counter Perspective (optional) Use a body paragraph to disprove another perspective. This can strengthen what are trying to prove. Conclusion – wrap it up Avoid grand overstatements. Summarize what you did. Tell the reader what they just read, and why it was important. Proofread. Cite sources, if you have any. Do not plagiarize. See plagiarism policy on syllabus. Plagiarism includes submitting the same information as others, taking sentences and phrases from other authors without quoting and citing, or having someone else write your paper and submitting it as your own. Plagiarism can result in failure. Your essay should be 2-3 pages, or double spaced. It should be size 11 Times New Roman. Margins should‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‍‍‌‍‍ be 1 inch. Must be .doc or docx file.