Art 315: World Perspectives In Art History CSUN Fall 2017

Art 315: World Perspectives in Art History CSUN, Fall 2017 Professor Be

Art 315: World Perspectives in Art History CSUN, Fall 2017 Professor Beth Rosenblum Exhibition Paper Prompt For this paper project you are to propose an idea for an art exhibition based on a theme of your selection. The premise of your exhibition can build on topics presented in class but not repeat a theme exactly as addressed in lecture and/or the textbook. The exhibition theme you select must accommodate artworks that span temporal, geographical, and stylistic boundaries. Your paper is to include an explanation of your exhibition topic and provide the relevant context (historical, political, socio-economic, religious, etc.). The artworks selected for inclusion are to be analyzed for their form and content and related back to your overarching theme. Incorporate a description of where your exhibition is on view (museum, gallery, alternative space; in what city, province) and why you have selected this location. Additionally, describe the installation (this should match your floor plan), addressing any supplementary material on view in the galleries (didactic panels, films, books, etc.). I recommend selecting approximately four artworks for inclusion in your exhibition, as you will need to provide ample descriptions and analyses of each. You must address at least one work not discussed during lecture (ideally produced by a civilization or artist studied). Formatting and Turnitin.com Guidelines Your paper should be 6-8 pages of text, typed in Times New Roman 12-point font, double- spaced, with 1†margins and page numbers. Include proper citations following MLA or The Chicago Manual of Style. For information on formatting citations visit: Attach a bibliography, floor plan of your exhibition, and reproductions of all discussed artworks (you may put multiple images on a page) to your text (your total page count should be somewhere between 10 and 12 pages). Your image pages should contain captions, formatted as they would appear in your exhibition. Your bibliography must include at least three sources other than the textbook. The use of all websites, with the exception of museum websites and article databases, such as jstor.org, must be preapproved. Deviating from these guidelines will adversely affect your grade. Deadlines Your theme, working checklist of artworks, and working bibliography are due November 7. The final paper is due at the beginning of class on November 28 (with an copy of your text uploaded to Moodle, where it will be checked by turnitin.com). If you are ill and have a doctor’s note, I will grant you an extension. Poor planning, technological malfunctions, and other excuses will not be granted extensions. Plan to complete the paper in advance of the deadline in case of any unforeseeable problems.

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Art 315: World Perspectives in Art History CSUN, Fall 2017 Professor Be

The objective of this assignment is to conceptualize a curated art exhibition that embodies a coherent theme encompassing artworks from diverse times, locations, and artistic styles. This project requires a detailed proposal that elucidates the chosen theme, situating it within relevant historical, political, socio-economic, or religious contexts. The selected artworks must be critically analyzed in terms of their formal qualities and thematic content, articulating how each piece relates to the overarching narrative of the exhibition.

The proposed exhibition must specify its physical location—be it a museum, gallery, or alternative space—along with the geographical place and rationale for that choice. Additionally, a comprehensive description of the exhibition layout, aligned with a floor plan, should be included to illustrate the spatial arrangement. Any supplementary exhibition materials such as didactic panels, videos, or published works should also be described for their role in enhancing visitor understanding.

It is recommended to select approximately four artworks, favoring diversity by including at least one piece that has not been discussed in class, and preferably originating from a civilization or artist previously studied. Each artwork should be thoroughly described and analyzed for its form, iconography, and thematic relevance to the exhibition's theme.

The paper must be between six and eight pages, formatted in Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins, and include page numbers. Proper scholarly citations in MLA or Chicago style are required, and a bibliography of at least three additional sources beyond the textbook must be provided. Visual materials—images of the artworks with captions—should be embedded or included as attachments, with the total document length between ten and twelve pages.

Images should be presented with captions formatted as they would appear in an actual exhibition. All visual and textual materials must adhere to academic integrity guidelines, and sources such as museum websites and academic journal databases like JSTOR are to be preapproved.

Deadlines are strict: the theme, artwork checklist, and bibliography are due on November 7; the full final paper is due by the start of class on November 28, with a digital upload to Moodle for Turnitin.com review. Extensions may be granted only with a verified medical excuse; no extensions will be provided for poor planning or technical issues.

In conclusion, this assignment encourages a comprehensive and analytical exercise in curatorial practice, integrating art historical research, contextual analysis, spatial and installation planning, and scholarly writing.

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