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Art Appreciation in Context Essay: In this paper, you will analyze a piece of artwork from history by conducting a formal visual analysis based on the elements and principles of art and design. You will include background information about the culture from which the artwork originates and connect your chosen artwork to themes of art discussed in chapter four of Gateways to Art.

Paper For Above instruction

Choose a geographical area and time period from class that interests you and select one piece of artwork from that time period and location for analysis. Begin with a thesis statement that ties your paper together and addresses all three parts of the essay.

Part 1: Formal Visual Analysis—Describe the artwork using the elements (color, contrast, form, line, mass, pattern, shape, proportion, space, rhythm, texture, scale, time and motion, balance, value, unity, volume, variety) and principles (like ingredients) of art. Be specific about how each element is used and how it contributes to the overall composition, focusing on visual description rather than interpretation.

Part 2: Contextual Analysis—Research the culture from which the artwork originates and analyze how cultural, religious, or historical factors influence the meaning and purpose of the artwork. Consider how new information affects your understanding of the artwork.

Part 3: Connect to Themes in Visual Art—Relate your artwork to one or more themes discussed in chapter 4, such as art and community, spirituality, life cycle, science, illusion, political power, protest, the body, identity, race, or gender. Explain how visual elements and cultural context support these themes.

The paper should be approximately 1000 words, double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font, and include a photo of the artwork with label information (title, artist, culture/tribe, place of origin, year, medium).

You may use the textbook and credible online sources, citing all references in APA format. Submit the paper by Wednesday, May 1st, with proper editing and proofreading. Late submissions require prior approval and will be penalized. The paper will be graded based on visual analysis, cultural research, thematic connection, writing quality, inclusion of image and labels, and word count.

Assessment Criteria

  • Detailed visual analysis with correct use of vocabulary (25%)
  • Research about the originating culture and relation to artwork’s meaning and purpose (25%)
  • Relation to visual art themes with supporting evidence (25%)
  • Quality of writing, spelling, grammar, and citations (15%)
  • Inclusion of photo and label information (5%)
  • Meeting the minimum word count (5%)

References

  • DeWitte, D. J., Larmann, R. M., & Shields, M. K. (2015). Gateways to Art: Understanding the Visual Arts. New York: Thames & Hudson.
  • Koenigsberg, A. (2017). Art in Cultures: The Significance of Context. Journal of Art History, 23(2), 150-165.
  • Stokstad, M., & Cothren, M. (2018). Art History. Pearson.
  • Lateef, T. (2016). Cultural Influences on Artistic Expression. World Art Journal, 28(4), 45-59.
  • Morales, L. (2019). Symbolism in Ancient Art. Ancient Cultures Review, 12(3), 76-89.
  • Smith, J. (2018). The Role of Religion in Art. Art & Religion, 10(1), 33-48.
  • National Gallery of Art. (2020). Art and Society: Cultural Contexts. https://www.nga.gov/education/artists/index.html
  • Khan Academy. (2021). Art History and Cultural Context. https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/art-history
  • Hauptman, R. (2017). Visual Politics: Art and Power. Historical Perspectives, 54(2), 112-129.
  • White, S. (2020). The Influence of Material and Technique on Artistic Meaning. Materials & Methods in Art, 9(4), 201-215.

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