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he human figure has been a popular subject matter for artists throughout art history. Modern artists introduced their innovative styles using the human figure. Two early 20th century artists were Picasso and Matisse. They were influenced by the Post Impressionists (Vincent van Gogh and Paul Cezanne, for example.) Select one of the two artists below, or you can select another artist from the late 19th or 20th century of your choice. Be sure to tell us something about the contributions of the artist, their style, and select a specific artwork to discuss. Be sure to include references.
Examine and discuss Picasso’s Early Cubist painting, Les Demoiselles d’ Avignon . Answer the following questions:
What is cubism?
What is the painting about?
What does the title mean?
Why do we see shattered forms?
Is it possible to describe it from the background?
What did this painting do for the art world? Use your art terminology to discuss it and its importance.
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Examine and discuss Henri Matisse’s Early Expressionist painting, The Joy of Life, which was also revolutionary for its time. Answer the following questions:
How are the two significant paintings (Picasso’s and Matisse’s) different in the depiction of the human figure?
What was Expressionism about?
What is “the Fauvist vision?”
What did this painting do for the art world? Use your art terminology to discuss it and its importance.
his document teaches you how to punctuate and identify art works. You will use this for each art object you discuss.
We all understand that every discipline has its own set of terminology. Physics and IT terms elude me and leave me scratching my head, thinking I have NO CLUE what they are talking about! Well, art has its own terminology, too. So, we have to begin with that terminology, so we can all speak the same language; and in order to do, we must also follow the rules for writing the language. So, here are some guidelines for answering questions in this class: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
Always use artists’ last name, such as, Picasso, not Pablo (his first name).
Be sure to ALWAYS include each artist’s name and the date of an object when discussing an artwork.
Always italicize or underline titles of paintings. After the first 2 weeks, I will deduct points if not done correctly.
HERE IS AN EXAMPLE:
I would like you to provide: Picasso, Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, 1907
Always include the date of a work of art (painting, sculpture, photography, etc.)
Always give the medium of the work in question, such as, oil on canvas, carved marble, mosaics, fresco, etc—you find these in the captions under the pictures in your text. The materials (medium/media) are important choices an artist makes.
PLEASE do NOT write like you talk. Watch for run on sentences. Draw a breath and place a period, then, start another sentence. IN A CLASSROOM SETTING, WE STRIVE TO BE MORE ERUDITE—MORE CORRECT.
Be very specific regarding facts and terms.
Include page numbers for each image from the book, so that we can all follow.
In order to get comfortable with reading a painting: LOOK at the painting, see what interests you. THEN: READ a painting from the background first. Note what you see, then move to the middle ground, then, look at the foreground. All of the parts are important. This is called exploring the pictorial space.
Artists do not leave in accidents or things they do not want to be there—so each thing means something.
So, think like this: artist/architect, title (italicized OR UNDERLINED), date, medium, and then write.
You may use the internet at any point in this class for research and embellishment; however, YOU MAY NOT USE WIKIPEDIA AS A REFERENCE SOURCE FOR YOUR TERM PAPER.
You must cite any sources you use in your work, whether Forums or Papers.
You may not directly copy from any source. I do not want quotations, I want you to read, think, and write in your own words. It is a very serious problem if you cut and paste from websites or your book. This is called plagiarizing and AMU has a strong policy against this behavior. Check your student handbook regarding plagiarizing.
DO NOT EVER use the same example twice in your assignments. Always find another example.
In art appreciation and art history, writing MORE is always better. This is not a class to be a person of a few words.
Give your questions thought and enjoy really looking carefully at the art.