What happened to the representation of human form? Explain with 3 examples. Book: Steve Edwards & Paul Wood, eds. Art and Visual Culture 1850-2010: Modernity to Globalization, Open University, 2012. Answer preview: Word: 300
“The Man He Killed” by Thomas Hardy First, explain in simple contemporary language what is going on in each set of lines (or stanza)—write as if this were being said today in a local club or bar. In other words, change the language here from that of late 19th century England to that of a club in … Read more
Discuss Customs and Folktales in Chinese Festivals Please use at least 3 different sources from the required readings in weekly agenda to discuss one or two customs and the folktale associated with the Chinese festivals we went over: Yuanxiao Festival (Lantern Festival), Qingming Festival (Pure Brightness Festival) and Duanwu Festival (Dragon Boat Festival) in terms of its origin and its … Read more
Jackson Pollock’s Art HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/SM2MOYONDSY PROVIDE A FORMAL ANALYSIS OF THE FOLLOWING PAINTINGAND PROCESS OF THE AMERICAN ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONIST ARTIST, JACKSON POLLOCK, IN WHICH YOU… Specifically note at least 3 formal elements that significantly contribute to this work. Include a discussion of “action painting” and “all over-ness.” Offer at least 2 ways in which this painting’s style and Pollock’s … Read more
A Critical Analysis of Classical and Modern Art David Nevard, “The Argument” (ca. 2010s, British Modern, chalk, charcoal, pastel and spray paint on cardboard) As you’ve come to discover, the history of Modern Art is one full of controversies and debates, leveled from the outside as well as from the inside of the movement. Indeed, … Read more
Beethoven: Art and Protest in the 1800s Week Four Discussion Beethoven: Art and Protest in the 1800s Please respond to each of the following questions, using on line sources and the textbook for your response: 1. Cite several lines from a Romantic poet/poem in our text and then find a landscape painting by Constable or Turner … Read more
An Analysis of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Artwork PROVIDE A FORMAL ANALYSIS OF THE FOLLOWING ARTWORK BY THE AMERICAN NEO-EXPRESSIONIST ARTIST, JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT, THAT… Specifically notes at least 3 elements that significantly contribute to this work. Includes a definition(in your own words) and a discussion of “Neo-Expressionism” and “Postmodernism” as art movements. In what ways does the form, style, and ideas presented in Basuqiat’s work help us … Read more
A Comparison of Barbara Kruger’s and Carrie Mae Weems’ Works PROVIDE A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THESE ARTWORKS AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW: Barbara Kruger, Untitled (When I hear the word culture I take out my checkbook) (1985, American Conceptual Art/Collage, gelatin silver photograph prints in artist’s frames) – COMPARED / CONTRASTED TO… – Carrie Mae Weems, selection from From … Read more
Effects of Technologies on Art Museums and Galleries HOW ARE ART MUSEUMS AND WAYS OF DISPLAYING/CONSUMING ART CHANGING TODAY, ESPECIALLY AS A RESULT OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES? In what ways art markets changing? How are new technologies or new consumer interests driving these changes? (you can refer to the readings, of course, but points should be … Read more