Instructions (with Marking Guide): Review chapter 13 of the textbook. Choose ON

Instructions (with Marking Guide):
Review chapter 13 of the textbook.
Choose ONE (1) of the following artist/architects to explore further:
Joern Utzon
Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank O Gehry
Zaha Hadid
If you wish to choose a building project instead, you may consider ONE (1) from the following:
Ai Weiwei’s Beijing National Stadium, China (the “Bird’s Nest”)
The Burj Khalifa, Dubai (the world’s tallest building)
Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris (that caught fire last year and lost its spire; this topic will provide you with the opportunity to discuss issues of preservation)
The Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Write an informative essay of no less than 750 words (which is roughly 3 pages, double spaced, any regular 12-point font, with 1 to 1.5 inch page margins) discussing these artists or monuments. Up to 5 points for following the word limit, font, spacing, and margin requirements
Your essay must include the following:
Introductory paragraph(s) in which you briefly introduce the artist or the building to indicate to the reader what the paper is about. Although this is an informative research paper in which you are not arguing a point, it must still have a focus and you must inform your reader about this focus in the introduction. Up to 10 points
A paragraph or two about the artist (biographical information)
or about the historical time period/other circumstances that led to the making of the monument that you have selected. Up to 15 points
A paragraph or two discussing the artist’s overall style or significance to the history of art/architecture.
If you choose the building option, a detailed description of the structure. Up to 20 points; you will earn points for accurate use of art historical language: visual elements and principles of design. So make sure to consult the textbook and use as appropriate in your discussion.
Describe and discuss at least TWO (2) buildings made by the artist/architect (discuss each structure’s style, form, materials, and techniques). One of your monuments can be the same as those by the artist/architect discussed in the textbook.
If you choose the building option, compare and contrast your structure to at least ONE (1) other building of its type (either by the same artist, or in the same location, or of the same time period, or of similar style/type). Up to 40 points; you will earn points for accurate use of art historical language: visual elements and principles of design. So make sure to consult the textbook and use as appropriate in your discussion.
A paragraph to conclude your discussion in which you restate the main points about artist/architect or the building and their/its significance to the study of art and architecture. Up to 10 points
Proper citation is required on this paper. Consult and follow the Research Requirements document available in the course on Moodle. In addition to in-text citations, include a work cited page at the end of the paper. Up to 10 points
All artwork discussed in the papers must be identified with an artist/architect’s name (if applicable), proper title, place/location, and date. If the artwork that is not included in the textbook is discussed, an image should be included at the end of the paper. These images should be numbered and the numbering used in the body of the essay to direct the reader to the correct picture (use the textbook as a guide to see how this is done). These images must also be properly cited. Up to 10 points
Papers must follow the conventions of academic writing, including proper grammar, capitalization, formatting, and citations. Make sure that your paper follows the essay format and is not a bulleted response to the requirements above. Points will be deducted by an entire letter grade if you present your work as bulleted answers. Papers must be fully edited for grammatical errors and thoroughly spell-checked before submitting to Moodle. Read through your paper, edit, and proofread checking for writing, grammar, spelling errors, and make sure that you have met all of the requirements of the essay. Up to 5 points
Points will be taken off if any of the above directions are not followed.
Submit your paper as a WORD document or PDF.
Since you are submitting your papers to Turnitin, check your similarity reports, and make sure that you have a reading of less than 20-25%. If your similarity report is about 25% review your paper and see how you could paraphrase instead of using quotes, or explain/describe etc., in your own words until the count goes below 25%. Make sure to include an in-text citations for all of the necessary information (paraphrasing or quoting).