Category: Art

Key concepts: realism and appropriation
Describe and analyze “Fountain” by Marcel Duchamp in relationship to the concepts of realism and appropriation, explaining in what sense that the work is “realist,” and explaining how appropriation functions in relationship to this realism. Use two or more of week 4 and 5’s key terms, such as the copy, value, authorship, and authenticity. Briefly make reference to the Benjamin “Work of Art” essay https://www.marxists.org/reference/subject/philoso…. Please do not use AI 🙂
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VIDEO ASSIGMENT 1- First look at the original painting by Frans Hals, then watch the video, Titus Kaphar Can Art Amend HistoryLinks to an external site., and answer the following questions:
In looking at the Frans Hals painting, Family Group in a Landscape, what observations can be made about the work?
What characteristics of the Frans Hals painting are relevant to Dutch portraiture of this time period?
How do these observations reflect the socio-economic status of the subjects?
After watching the video, what does Titus Kaphar comment on with his replicated painting?
What other examples from your textbook might include references to a similar socio-economic schism or overlooked figures subordinated in the composition?
Be sure and include any references cited. Your answers should be in paragraph form and 250-500 words.
Artist Titus Kaphar makes paintings and sculptures that wrestle with the struggles of the past while speaking to the diversity and advances of the present. In an unforgettable live workshop, Kaphar takes a brush full of white paint to a replica of a 17th-century Frans Hals painting, obscuring parts of the composition and bringing its hidden story into view. There’s a narrative coded in art like this, Kaphar says. What happens when we shift our focus and confront unspoken truths? DISCUSSION ASSIGMENT – Consider the debate among historians about art restoration. For example, in 2016 the Louvre Museum made the decision to restore Leonardo da Vinci’s St. John the Baptist. This sparked a debate regarding the altering of the image and artist intent. In this discussion students should consider the positions of the historians and decide should the artwork undergo restoration. Be specific in your reasons as you detail what the restoration would imply (the removal of glazing or varnish) and how it might impact (or if it will not) the artist work. Compare and contrast the results from the Da Vinci restoration.
Did the restoration alter the artist’s work?
How did the removal of the varnish change the work?
Or was the varnish altering the artist’s work? How so?
Does it change the way we experience the work? Or the content/meaning of the work?
Requirements:
Your original post answers should appear in paragraph format with a minimum of 500 words.
ESSAY ASSIGMENT-Drawing vs Painting: British artist David Hockney refers to his works created on the iPad as drawings. Compare his iPad drawing with the watercolor painting by John Singer Sargent. Does the distinction between drawing and painting make sense in this case? How do our definitions relate to each of these images? Where should the line between the two be drawn? What is the subject of each of the artworks. Describe each artwork in formal terms (using visual elements and principles of design). How does the medium affect the content or meaning of the work? Answers should be between 250-500 words in paragraph format and include works cited.
2-DISCUSSION 1. Based on the article “If Hitler asked you” analyze the power/influence of social groups in your life. Try to think of a situation in which you felt uncomfortable that the group had as much influence over you as it did. Analyze your resistance or other reactions to that influence or power.
2. If you have ever been a victim of police violence, know someone who has been, or seen such an event, analyze it from the framework of the article “Police Accounts of Normal Force”. If not, read an account of the Rodney King beating and analyze that event from the framework of this article.
Each of your answers should be around 300 words for a total of approximately 600 words.

VIDEO ASSIGMENT 1- First look at the original painting by Frans Hals, then watch the video, Titus Kaphar Can Art Amend HistoryLinks to an external site., and answer the following questions:
In looking at the Frans Hals painting, Family Group in a Landscape, what observations can be made about the work?
What characteristics of the Frans Hals painting are relevant to Dutch portraiture of this time period?
How do these observations reflect the socio-economic status of the subjects?
After watching the video, what does Titus Kaphar comment on with his replicated painting?
What other examples from your textbook might include references to a similar socio-economic schism or overlooked figures subordinated in the composition?
Be sure and include any references cited. Your answers should be in paragraph form and 250-500 words.
Artist Titus Kaphar makes paintings and sculptures that wrestle with the struggles of the past while speaking to the diversity and advances of the present. In an unforgettable live workshop, Kaphar takes a brush full of white paint to a replica of a 17th-century Frans Hals painting, obscuring parts of the composition and bringing its hidden story into view. There’s a narrative coded in art like this, Kaphar says. What happens when we shift our focus and confront unspoken truths? DISCUSSION ASSIGMENT – Consider the debate among historians about art restoration. For example, in 2016 the Louvre Museum made the decision to restore Leonardo da Vinci’s St. John the Baptist. This sparked a debate regarding the altering of the image and artist intent. In this discussion students should consider the positions of the historians and decide should the artwork undergo restoration. Be specific in your reasons as you detail what the restoration would imply (the removal of glazing or varnish) and how it might impact (or if it will not) the artist work. Compare and contrast the results from the Da Vinci restoration.
Did the restoration alter the artist’s work?
How did the removal of the varnish change the work?
Or was the varnish altering the artist’s work? How so?
Does it change the way we experience the work? Or the content/meaning of the work?
Requirements:
Your original post answers should appear in paragraph format with a minimum of 500 words.
ESSAY ASSIGMENT-Drawing vs Painting: British artist David Hockney refers to his works created on the iPad as drawings. Compare his iPad drawing with the watercolor painting by John Singer Sargent. Does the distinction between drawing and painting make sense in this case? How do our definitions relate to each of these images? Where should the line between the two be drawn? What is the subject of each of the artworks. Describe each artwork in formal terms (using visual elements and principles of design). How does the medium affect the content or meaning of the work? Answers should be between 250-500 words in paragraph format and include works cited.
2-DISCUSSION 1. Based on the article “If Hitler asked you” analyze the power/influence of social groups in your life. Try to think of a situation in which you felt uncomfortable that the group had as much influence over you as it did. Analyze your resistance or other reactions to that influence or power.
2. If you have ever been a victim of police violence, know someone who has been, or seen such an event, analyze it from the framework of the article “Police Accounts of Normal Force”. If not, read an account of the Rodney King beating and analyze that event from the framework of this article.
Each of your answers should be around 300 words for a total of approximately 600 words.

Reading Response papers (typed, 12 font, double space and 200 words each questions ) The format for reader response papers: Write one for each reading unless otherwise directed. More than one reading is assigned each week.
1. Write your name, course title, and the date on top.
2. Write the author’s name, nationality, essay title, and date the document was first published.
3. Write a one or two-sentence professional bio (their expertise on the topic). You will need to do an online search for the information.
4. In the reading, find and copy the author’s thesis statement. Put the page number in parentheses after the quotation.
5. Formulate and write the author’s thesis statement in your own words (paraphrase).
6. Find and quote three supporting points (evidence, usually facts) the author makes to prove the thesis. Put the page number in parentheses after each quotation.
7. Paraphrase each supporting point directly below the quotations.
8. find and write down the thesis statement and where you found it

Kennedy, J. L., Tuliao, A. P., Flower, K. N., Tibbs, J. J., & McChargue, D. E. (2019). Long-term effectiveness of a brief restorative justice interventionLinks to an external site.. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 63(1), 3–17. doi:10.1177/0306624×18779202 Insight Prison Project. (n.d.). Victim offender education group (VOEG)Links to an external site.. Retrieved from http://www.insightprisonproject.org/victim-offender-education-group-voeg.html Maryland Department of Safety and Correctional Services. (n.d.). RehabilitationLinks to an external site.. Retrieved from https://www.dpscs.state.md.us/rehabilitation/ Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. (n.d.-c). Balanced and restorative justice practice: Competency development links to an external site.. In Guide for implementing the balanced and restorative justice model. Retrieved from https://www.ojjdp.gov/pubs/implementing/competency.html Restorative Justice Project of the Midcoast. (n.d.). Community reentry programLinks to an external site.. Retrieved from https://www.rjpmidcoast.org/maine-coastal-regional-reentry-center-program.html Scheuerman, H. L. (2018). Understanding shame: Examining how justice and emotions operate in the context of restorative justice. Sociology Compass, 12Links to an external site.(2), 10–13. doi:10.1111/soc4.12561 The National Reentry Resource Center. (2019). Circles of support and accountabilityLinks to an external site.. Retrieved from https://csgjusticecenter.org/nrrc/circles-of-support-and-accountability/ Thomas, E. C., Bilger, A., Wilson, A. B., & Draine, J. (2018). Conceptualizing restorative justice for people with mental illnesses leaving prison or jailLinks to an external site.. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry. doi:10.1037/ort0000316 Ward, T., Fox, K. J., & Garber, M. (2014). Restorative justice, offender rehabilitation, and resistance. Restorative Justice, 2Links to an external site.(1), 24. doi:10.5235/20504721.2.1.24 Reisel, D. (2013, February). Daniel Reisel: The neuroscience of restorative justice links to an external site. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_reisel_the_neuroscience_of_restorative_justice?language=en Note: The approximate length of this video is 14 minutes.

The Creative Economy and You / Design Elements/Principles
Answer the following questions and comment on one of your classmate’s responses.
To receive credit: answer all questions completely and write about 300 words total. (300 words = 2/3 of a page single-spaced, 12 pt type)
After you write your own post make a substantive comment on at least one of your classmate’s posts. Your response to your classmate’s discussion should be around 100 words and add to the discussion (i.e. reflecting on their response, ask questions, etc.).
Questions/Prompts: 1. Choose one specific business or brand that you patronize as a customer that falls under ‘the creative economy”. What is the business/brand and what creative jobs do it support? Specifically, name the network of jobs (think about the network of careers that it takes to make the business or product work) you believe support the brand.
Identify how ideas, skilled production, business, and collaboration are an active (or inactive) part of the examples you give.
2. What is the role of art education in the creative economy? Do you believe it is important? Why or why not? Cite specific examples from the learning activity: 1.3 Quiz: What is the Creative Economy? to support your argument, or argue against.
3 – 4. Image Scavenger Hunt!Requirements: Upload 2 imagesWrite 1-2 sentences per image.Select 1 design principle* from the list below. Search for and embed one image for your selected principal: Balance/Alignment
Contrast
Emphasis
Proportion
Pattern/Repetition
Gradation
Movement
Select 1 Gestalt principle* from the list below. Search for and embed one image for your selected principal: Similarity
Proximity
Continuity
Closure
Figure/Ground
*Remember gestalt design principles are also like the recipe!
Describe what design elements and/or gestalt principles are present in each image, and how they are working.
Use design element keywords to describe your chosen principle.
Design Elements: (These are the ingredients)
Line
Shape
Form
Size
Space
Color
Texture
Value
Use the “upload image function” to ensure your picture appears in your post correctly. No links! Your image must be embedded in your post.
(Please visit your post after submitting to ensure your image is appearing correctly – I will not visit linked url’s and cannot accept your images via inbox/email. The images must be visible in the post.)
5. Reply to one of your peer’s posts – making substantive comments. (about 50 words)
MORE Keywords to include in your analysis:Point
LineDirection
Weight
Gesture
Shape Geometric/Regular
Organic/Irregular
ContrastJuxtaposition
Tension
ColorHue
Saturation
Value
CompositionRadial
Symmetrical
Asymmetrical
EmphasisFocal Point
Scale
RhythmRepetition
Variation
PatternRepetition
Variation
TypeSerif
Sanserif
Form – Positive Space
Negative Space
TextureMatte
Glossy
Rough
Smooth
Harmony
Simplicity

you will be required to formulate and submit a question of no less than 150 words, reflecting on the text and lecture.
link of lecture：
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cpNkkqtIDxok_LTm3…
link of reading :
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uWTQSNI5bv…

The Creative Economy and You / Design Elements/Principles
Answer the following questions and comment on one of your classmate’s responses.
To receive credit: answer all questions completely and write about 300 words total. (300 words = 2/3 of a page single-spaced, 12 pt type)
After you write your own post make a substantive comment on at least one of your classmate’s posts. Your response to your classmate’s discussion should be around 100 words and add to the discussion (i.e. reflecting on their response, ask questions, etc.).
Questions/Prompts: 1. Choose one specific business or brand that you patronize as a customer that falls under ‘the creative economy”. What is the business/brand and what creative jobs do it support? Specifically, name the network of jobs (think about the network of careers that it takes to make the business or product work) you believe support the brand.
Identify how ideas, skilled production, business, and collaboration are an active (or inactive) part of the examples you give.
2. What is the role of art education in the creative economy? Do you believe it is important? Why or why not? Cite specific examples from the learning activity: 1.3 Quiz: What is the Creative Economy? to support your argument, or argue against.
3 – 4. Image Scavenger Hunt!Requirements: Upload 2 imagesWrite 1-2 sentences per image.Select 1 design principle* from the list below. Search for and embed one image for your selected principal: Balance/Alignment
Contrast
Emphasis
Proportion
Pattern/Repetition
Gradation
Movement
Select 1 Gestalt principle* from the list below. Search for and embed one image for your selected principal: Similarity
Proximity
Continuity
Closure
Figure/Ground
*Remember gestalt design principles are also like the recipe!
Describe what design elements and/or gestalt principles are present in each image, and how they are working.
Use design element keywords to describe your chosen principle.
Design Elements: (These are the ingredients)
Line
Shape
Form
Size
Space
Color
Texture
Value
Use the “upload image function” to ensure your picture appears in your post correctly. No links! Your image must be embedded in your post.
(Please visit your post after submitting to ensure your image is appearing correctly – I will not visit linked url’s and cannot accept your images via inbox/email. The images must be visible in the post.)
5. Reply to one of your peer’s posts – making substantive comments. (about 50 words)
MORE Keywords to include in your analysis:Point
LineDirection
Weight
Gesture
Shape Geometric/Regular
Organic/Irregular
ContrastJuxtaposition
Tension
ColorHue
Saturation
Value
CompositionRadial
Symmetrical
Asymmetrical
EmphasisFocal Point
Scale
RhythmRepetition
Variation
PatternRepetition
Variation
TypeSerif
Sanserif
Form – Positive Space
Negative Space
TextureMatte
Glossy
Rough
Smooth
Harmony
Simplicity

you will be required to formulate and submit a question of no less than 150 words, reflecting on the text and lecture.
link of lecture：
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cpNkkqtIDxok_LTm3…
link of reading :
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uWTQSNI5bv…

Research your artwork online or using the school library. Be sure to use reputable sources: museum websites are always a good choice. Avoid using blogs or sites like Wikipedia or about.com.
Compose a four-paragraph analysis of your chosen artwork. The first paragraph should consist of formal analysis (visual description) of the artwork. The second paragraph should consist of a discussion of the subject matter of the artwork. The third paragraph should focus on the historical context of the artwork. The fourth paragraph should conclude your analysis, and tie all of the other paragraphs together. It should also include you own opinion about the artwork.
Format requirements: your assignment should be double-spaced and use 12 pt font. You should document all of your research sources in a bibliography at the end. If you quote or paraphrase a source, you should cite it within the text. My general rules for research (which will apply to every assignment that includes research) can be accessed here: Three Rules for Research
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/monarchy-enlightenment/neo-classicism/a/kauffmann-cornelia-presenting-her-children-as-her-treasures