Assignment Week 3: Choose An Artwork, Then Create An Origina

Assignment Week 3choose An Artwork Then Create An Original Artwork I

Choose an artwork from chapters 1-6 that inspires you. Then create an original artwork in painting, sculpture, or drawing inspired by it. Write a critique of 1.5-2 pages about the original artwork and its connection to the selected artwork. Provide background information about the chosen artist and the significance of the artwork. Include illustrations of both the artwork from the textbook and your original piece. Explain a common theme between them. Compare the formal elements and describe how the original artwork was inspired by the chosen piece. Media for your artwork can differ from the inspiration, and should only include painting, drawing, sculpture, or collage—no photography. Use terms from the assigned chapters, such as formal elements, and analyze how these elements are reflected in your work.

Paper For Above instruction

The assignment involves selecting a work of art from chapters 1-6 of the course textbook that resonates with or inspires the student. The chosen artwork must serve as a source of inspiration for creating an original piece in one of the specified media: painting, sculpture, or drawing. The process begins with an analysis of the selected artwork, considering its formal elements—such as line, shape, color, texture, space, and composition—as outlined in the course readings, notably in "Understanding Formal Analysis" (Getty, n.d.). Such an analysis helps to identify the key visual qualities that evoke a response or convey meaning.

The student then proceeds to produce an original artwork inspired by the selected piece, reflecting on how formal elements are employed or reinterpreted in the new work. It is important to emphasize that the media of the original artwork and the student's piece need not be the same, allowing for expressive flexibility. The original creation should be accompanied by a critique of approximately 1.5 to 2 pages, discussing the connection between the original artwork and the student's piece. This critique should include background information about the chosen artist, touching on their significance and stylistic tendencies, as well as an analysis of the thematic links between the two works.

Visual aids are essential to this assignment. The student must include illustrations of both the textbook artwork and their own original piece, labeled appropriately. These images help to visually communicate the formal elements discussed and the thematic similarities and differences. The critique should delve into how visual elements such as line, shape, color, and texture are used in each piece, and how these contributed to the student’s creative process and interpretation.

Throughout the project, the student should demonstrate an understanding of formal analysis and visual language as presented in the course materials. The objective is to show a thorough engagement with the artworks, both original and inspired, highlighting the connections in themes, techniques, and visual strategies. This exercise not only develops technical skill in one of the specified media but also deepens comprehension of art analysis and the artist's intent, fostering a nuanced appreciation of artistic expression and inspiration.

References

  • Getty, E. (n.d.). Understanding Formal Analysis. The J. Paul Getty Museum. https://www.getty.edu/education/teachers/building_lessons/visual_arts/understanding_formal_analysis.html
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