Category: Art

Each Reflective Essay has one or more questions that need to be considered in essay format. I changed the name of this assignment from Analytical Paper to Reflective Essay because I want you to bring your own perspective (lived experience), your own research interests, and your own voice to the essay. Each Reflective Essay should a thoughtful, substantial response of 1.5-2 pages plus a cited references page. Grading will be based on content and formal writing (spelling/grammar/formatting). Please see Rubric for details. Please note, clicking Save as Draft will not submit your Reflective Essay. It allows you to save your submission and come back to it later. Your instructor will not be able to access any submissions saved this way and you will not receive credit for the assignment.
CHOOSE ONE: Option A or B
Reflective Essay #2 Prompt Option A:Based upon what you have learned in Module 1 and Module 2, consider how the shift in philosophy (pre-modern to modern and modern to post-modern) are evident in the type of work artists were making. For example, throughout the 19th-century artists had a very conservative mindset when it came to the presentation of art. The images and art forms that were made during this time were composed of a certain artistic mold which reflected conservative moral values, virtuosity, righteousness, nobility, sacrifice, and Christianity. Most artists during this time period conformed to the common artistic mold, which is clearly seen in the works of that century. The 20th century, however, saw a new period of design known as modernism, which would eventually lead to postmodernism after World War II. Select four or five examples in order to discuss in Reaction Essay #2 how the modernist and postmodernist periods were composed of very revolutionary and transformative images. Modern artists looked ahead to the future and not to the past, they supported freedom of expression and equality. How did that manifest in work meant for propaganda? [at the top of your submission, stipulate you’re responding to Prompt A]
or…
Reflective Essay #2 Prompt Option B: Discuss Mary Wigman’s role in Nazi Germany. She was far more complicit (accommodating to the questionable act of following Hitler) than Laban or Jooss. How might this association (coupled with her also being a female artist) place her in a darker light, even though she eventually turns against the Nazi regime? Can you think of any other tragic characters from United States’ history, who have been on the ‘wrong side of history’? Would this modern dance pioneer be better known had she not fallen in step with the Nazis? How does our memory become affected? What does it do to the art they have left behind? Consider all these points when drafting your responses. Remember, the body/dance is different than visual art. Years ago, we could not record live performance the way we can now. Memories were the main way of transference. Hence, propaganda becomes embedded in our thoughts and is able to live well beyond the normal life span of an ephemeral work. [at the top of your submission, stipulate you’re responding to Prompt B]
Initial Source to consider (though you are expected to do your own research to add):
Mary Wigman: A Dance Pioneer With an Awkward Past

Analyze how each movement reflects societal changes and personal expression. Impressionism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, and Street Art
Requirements:
Interpretation (100 words):Describe how each art movement represents its time period. Discuss the key characteristics of each movement and how they respond to the social, political, or cultural climate of their era.
Personal Connection (50 words):Share a personal experience with a particular art movement or piece. Explain why it resonates with you and how it has influenced your understanding or appreciation of art.
Cultural Impact (50 words):Identify a contemporary artist or movement that addresses social issues. Provide a brief example of how their work reflects or challenges current societal norms.
Reflection (50 words):Discuss how your views on art have evolved. What styles or techniques have you explored, and how have they contributed to your personal growth as an artist or art enthusiast?
Total: 300 words

Think back to a period in your life when you felt an intense emotion: happy, sad, relief, confusion etc. This period could be any length of time ranging from a few hours to several months, to many years. Write down a summary of this experience in your sketchbook. Visualize yourself: How old were you? What did you look like? What were you wearing? Where were you? Who were you with? If one particular incident from that period flashes into your mind, stay with it and keep visualizing it. Jot down notes recording details from your memory. How were you behaving in the scene or time period you are remembering? What was going on around you? How were you feeling? What sounds, colors, shapes, and other sensory details do you remember? Record as much as you can in your sketchbook. Describe any vivid or sensory details that you recall. Why is this memory important to you? Do any of the feelings still linger? How does this memory have meaning in your life now? Plan a composition in which the image expresses yourself caught up in a strong tide of emotion. Your subject may be based on a memory, an imaginary appearance, or it might focus on how you feel about a topic of ongoing concern. Think about how you organize your composition. Also consider how paint texture, brushstrokes and color can relay a strong sense of emotion. Begin this assignment by sketching out three preliminary sketches. Use these sketches to help plan your final composition. Once you have your ideas for your final painting, complete the work by first sketching your idea in pencil and then working into your painting using watercolor paint. In a 250+ word essay describe your final composition. Discuss the choices that you made and evaluate the painting. What would you do differently if you were to re-do this assignment? Submit the completed assignment here and also post it in the Final Padlet Portfolio. Materials: Sketchbook, Pencil, Watercolor Set

Watch the two videos:
1. “Frank Lloyd Wright | HOW TO SEE Galesburg Country Homes with Michael Desmond”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aV_fLbp7EQLinks to an external site.
2. “Wingspread HF Johnson House by Frank Lloyd Wright”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkR8kqnACqkLinks to an external site.
And review the section on “Spatial Organizations” (Pages 195-238) in the ARCHITECTURE: FORM, SPACE, & ORDER
Discuss what type of organizational “balance” is the Herbert F. Johnson House (Wingspread), Wind Point, Wisconsin, 1937, Frank Lloyd Wright.
Use photos in your discussion to explain.
Your posts in the discussion area should exhibit careful thought and logical reasoning and provide evidence for your position. Each post should be at least one well-developed paragraph (approximately 100 words or more). Use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. The discussions must be completed by the due dates specified on the syllabus. Please read and reply to the posts of at least two other students for each discussion. Your replies should offer new substantiated ideas or thoughtful questions.
Initial posts should be submitted 2 DAYS BEFORE DUE DATE, with Classmate engagements submission on the DUE DATE.
Grade – Rubrics:
Organizational “balance” discussion – 30 pts
Student careful thought and logical reasoning about the topic – 30 pts
Image(s) that support student position and evidence – 20 pts
Classmates replies – 20 pts

Articles must be typed; Type a brief (2 to 2 1/2 double-spaced pages, with no spacing between paragraphs) paper for each article read. Attach a link to the article. If you choose to use a physical magazine scan and attach the article in a PDF file format with your paper Depending on the topic, you might write the article from several different angles, such as: A. Explain how this reading will benefit your current work or career. B. Discuss why the topic you read is or is not popular in the culinary field. C. Comment on how a management skills article can guide you by improving your people or management skills. D. Use quotes from parts of the article to describe how you arrived at the conclusions that you did and about the message the writer was projecting. I want to hear your option, but in context to what the writer was saying in the article. E. The best suggestion is to pick a topic that interests you and will help you move forward. the files given are say 4 articles but I only need 1 THIS PAPER WILL BE TURNED INTO TURNITIN.COM AND GRADED ON PLAGERISM

Think back to a period in your life when you felt an intense emotion: happy, sad, relief, confusion etc. This period could be any length of time ranging from a few hours to several months, to many years. Write down a summary of this experience in your sketchbook. Visualize yourself: How old were you? What did you look like? What were you wearing? Where were you? Who were you with? If one particular incident from that period flashes into your mind, stay with it and keep visualizing it. Jot down notes recording details from your memory. How were you behaving in the scene or time period you are remembering? What was going on around you? How were you feeling? What sounds, colors, shapes, and other sensory details do you remember? Record as much as you can in your sketchbook. Describe any vivid or sensory details that you recall. Why is this memory important to you? Do any of the feelings still linger? How does this memory have meaning in your life now? Plan a composition in which the image expresses yourself caught up in a strong tide of emotion. Your subject may be based on a memory, an imaginary appearance, or it might focus on how you feel about a topic of ongoing concern. Think about how you organize your composition. Also consider how paint texture, brushstrokes and color can relay a strong sense of emotion. Begin this assignment by sketching out three preliminary sketches. Use these sketches to help plan your final composition. Once you have your ideas for your final painting, complete the work by first sketching your idea in pencil and then working into your painting using watercolor paint. In a 250+ word essay describe your final composition. Discuss the choices that you made and evaluate the painting. What would you do differently if you were to re-do this assignment? Submit the completed assignment here and also post it in the Final Padlet Portfolio. Materials: Sketchbook, Pencil, Watercolor Set

Analyze how each movement reflects societal changes and personal expression. Impressionism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, and Street Art
Requirements:
Interpretation (100 words):Describe how each art movement represents its time period. Discuss the key characteristics of each movement and how they respond to the social, political, or cultural climate of their era.
Personal Connection (50 words):Share a personal experience with a particular art movement or piece. Explain why it resonates with you and how it has influenced your understanding or appreciation of art.
Cultural Impact (50 words):Identify a contemporary artist or movement that addresses social issues. Provide a brief example of how their work reflects or challenges current societal norms.
Reflection (50 words):Discuss how your views on art have evolved. What styles or techniques have you explored, and how have they contributed to your personal growth as an artist or art enthusiast?
Total: 300 words

Answer the question. The text is a required resource in this response, so utilize the text to support your post. Make sure your initial response is a minimum of 250 words and response post is a minimum of 250 words.
How did the art change as early towns and culture became increasingly large and organized? Present examples to illustrate your ideas.
Reply to at least one of your fellow students initial post substantively with information that compares and contrasts your presentation ideas with your fellow students’ ideas.

Articles must be typed; Type a brief (2 to 2 1/2 double-spaced pages, with no spacing between paragraphs) paper for each article read. Attach a link to the article. If you choose to use a physical magazine scan and attach the article in a PDF file format with your paper Depending on the topic, you might write the article from several different angles, such as: A. Explain how this reading will benefit your current work or career. B. Discuss why the topic you read is or is not popular in the culinary field. C. Comment on how a management skills article can guide you by improving your people or management skills. D. Use quotes from parts of the article to describe how you arrived at the conclusions that you did and about the message the writer was projecting. I want to hear your option, but in context to what the writer was saying in the article. E. The best suggestion is to pick a topic that interests you and will help you move forward. the files given are say 4 articles but I only need 1 THIS PAPER WILL BE TURNED INTO TURNITIN.COM AND GRADED ON PLAGERISM

Articles must be typed; Type a brief (2 to 2 1/2 double-spaced pages, with no spacing between paragraphs) paper for each article read. Attach a link to the article. If you choose to use a physical magazine scan and attach the article in a PDF file format with your paper Depending on the topic, you might write the article from several different angles, such as: A. Explain how this reading will benefit your current work or career. B. Discuss why the topic you read is or is not popular in the culinary field. C. Comment on how a management skills article can guide you by improving your people or management skills. D. Use quotes from parts of the article to describe how you arrived at the conclusions that you did and about the message the writer was projecting. I want to hear your option, but in context to what the writer was saying in the article. E. The best suggestion is to pick a topic that interests you and will help you move forward. the files given are say 4 articles but I only need 1 THIS PAPER WILL BE TURNED INTO TURNITIN.COM AND GRADED ON PLAGERISM