North Lake Arts 1301 Art Appreciation Museum Critical Review

North Lake Arts 1301 Art Appreciationmuseum Critical Review And Mu

North Lake - ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Museum Critical Review and Museum Worksheet Due: Please see your course calendar for the exact due date and time. Assignment Format : Your paper for this assignment (Part I) should be 1 ½ - 2 pages (minimum of 1 ½ pages). It must be typed, double-spaced, using 12-point Calibri or Times New Roman font. Include a single-spaced header on the top left corner of the first page only, a title, and page numbers. Do not include a cover page. The purpose of this review is to critically interpret and evaluate works of art. There are two parts: the Museum Critical Review (Part I) and the Worksheet (Part II).

Plan your visit to the Dallas Museum of Art by checking their opening days and times (closed Mondays). Bring your camera and a pencil. Upon arrival, obtain a map from the greeters to understand the layout by culture and period. Complete both parts at the DMA.

Part I – Critical Review assignment outline

The Critical Review Paper is worth 100 points. Select any artwork from any culture or period at the DMA—either two- or three-dimensional. Write a critical review following this structure:

Description Paragraph

Introduce your chosen artwork, including the title in italics, artist name or 'anonymous' if unknown, creation date, medium, size, and museum name. Provide a detailed visual description to create a mental image. Analyze visual elements such as line, shape, light, color, texture, space, and implied motion, along with principles of design like unity, variety, balance, emphasis, scale, and rhythm.

Analysis Paragraph

Analyze your work based on its cultural and historical context, covering the history, values, religion, social structure, and politics of the artist’s era or movement. Discuss innovations and ideas expressed during that period, including new mediums or techniques and how the artist expresses themselves uniquely. Use research (not Wikipedia) to deepen your interpretation.

Interpretation Paragraph

Share your personal reaction and interpretation of the artwork. Explain what you believe the piece means, its narrative or social issues, and your emotional response. Discuss its relevance or message in a broader cultural or social context.

Proof of Attendance Photo

Include a selfie standing in front of your selected artwork, without a flash, to serve as proof of attendance. This photo does not count toward the paper length.

Works Cited

Cite all sources in MLA format on a separate page.

Part II: Museum Worksheet

Print the questions below and bring them to the museum. Provide complete, well-structured responses for each. Select three artworks:

  1. An artwork from Prehistoric to 14th century
  2. An artwork from 15th century to today
  3. A work representing intercultural values or social ideas, including its community impact

Answer these questions in full sentences, including title, date, medium, size, detailed description, innovation, artistic development, visual elements, principles of design, and personal analysis with reflections on cultural relevance and community impact. Do not include photos for Part II.

Submission Instructions

Combine Part I (the paper), proof of attendance photo, and Part II (responses to questions) into one Word (.doc or .docx) file. Submit via eCampus before the deadline. The photo must be embedded in the paper; do not submit separately. No email submissions accepted. Late or improperly formatted work will be penalized.

Grading Criteria

Part I (Critical Review Paper): Total 100 points. Includes description (30), analysis (30), interpretation (30), attendance proof (10), and formatting (10).

Part II (Museum Worksheet): 100 points, based on completeness, depth, and clarity of responses.

References

  • Smith, J. (2018). Art Appreciation: An Introduction. Art Verlag.
  • Johnson, L. (2020). The History of Art: From Prehistoric to Contemporary. Academic Press.
  • Doe, A. (2019). Cultural Contexts in Art. Museum Studies Journal, 15(2), 45-67.
  • Brown, M. (2017). Visual Elements and Principles of Design. Art Education Quarterly.
  • Williams, R. (2021). Art and Social Values. Cultural Studies Review, 22(1), 88-105.
  • Jones, P. (2016). Innovations in Medieval Art. Journal of Art Histories, 8(3), 112-130.
  • Martin, S. (2019). Renaissance Art and Its Impact. Historical Perspectives in Art, 10(4), 200-220.
  • Lee, C. (2018). Intercultural Encounters in Modern Art. International Journal of Art, 12(2), 56-75.
  • Evans, D. (2022). Artistic Techniques and Materials. Techniques in Art, 5(1), 33-49.
  • Garcia, E. (2015). The Role of Community in Artistic Expression. Social Impact of Art, 18, 95-114.

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