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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 in the top left corner on the first page only, along with 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 through two parts: a Critical Review (Part I) and a Worksheet (Part II).

Plan your visit to the Dallas Museum of Art by checking their open days and times (not open on Mondays). Bring a camera and a pencil. Upon arrival, obtain a map from the greeters to understand the museum’s layout by culture and period. Complete both Part I and Part II at the DMA.

Part I – Critical Review assignment outline

The Critical Review (Part I) is worth 100 points. Choose any artwork from any culture or period at the Dallas Museum of Art. It can be two- or three-dimensional. Write a critical review following this structure:

Description Paragraph

Introduce your chosen artwork, including the title in italics, the artist’s name (or indicate anonymous), the creation date, medium, size, and the museum where viewed. Provide a detailed visual description to create a mental image. Discuss the visual elements—line, shape and mass, light, color, texture and pattern, space, and time/motion—explaining how the artist used these elements. Also analyze principles of design such as unity and variety, balance, emphasis and subordination, scale and proportion, and rhythm or repetition.

Analysis Paragraph

Analyze your chosen artwork based on its cultural and historical context, focusing on the culture or art movement it belongs to. Discuss the innovation and how the artist expresses ideas relevant to the period. Research the background of the artist and the era—note that Wikipedia is not an academic source.

Interpretation Paragraph

Share your personal interpretation and reaction to the artwork. Discuss its underlying meaning, narrative, or social issues. Explain what emotions or thoughts the piece evokes and what it signifies to you.

Proof of Attendance Photo

Include your selfie in front of the artwork you discussed, taken without flash, as the last page of your paper. You must be in the photo to receive credit. This photo does not count towards the paper’s length.

Works Cited

List your sources on a separate page using MLA citation style.

Part II: Museum Worksheet

Print or copy the worksheet questions to bring to the museum. Select three artworks: one from prehistoric to 14th century, one from 15th century to present, and one that depicts or expresses intercultural or social values. For each, answer in complete sentences covering title, date, medium, size, detailed description, innovation, artistic developments, visual elements, and principles of design. For the intercultural/social work, analyze its impact on the community and reflect on its significance.

Do not include photos for Part II; only respond to the questions in the template provided.

Submission Instructions

Combine Part I (the paper), your proof of attendance photo, and Part II responses into a single Word document (.doc or .docx). Submit via eCampus by the deadline. Your photo must be embedded in the document; do not submit separately or your grade will be affected. Only electronic submissions accepted; no email entries.

Grading Breakdown

Part I: Critical Review (100 points total) – included in your paper:

  • Description & Visual Analysis: 60 points
  • Culture and Artistic Context: 30 points
  • Personal Interpretation & Reflection: 30 points
  • Attendance Photo: 0 points (must be included in the document)
  • Formatting & Mechanics: 10 points

Part II: Museum Worksheet responses – 100 points.

References

  • Hartt, J., & Wilkin, F. (2017). Art: A History. (8th ed.). Pearson.
  • Gombrich, E. H. (2006). The Story of Art. Phaidon Press.
  • Janson, H. W. (2012). History of Art. Pearson.
  • Blum, M. (2019). The Power of Art: How Art Shapes Our Culture. Art Journal, 78(1), 45–59.
  • Barolsky, P. (2010). The Meaning of Art: Aesthetic Experience in Art and Life. Yale University Press.
  • Honour, H., & Fleming, J. (2018). A World History of Art. Laurence King Publishing.
  • Seitz, M. (2019). Intercultural Dialogue through Art. Journal of Cultural Studies, 23(4), 357–372.
  • Vogel, S. (2014). Art and Its Social Function. Journal of Art Theory, 21(3), 210–226.
  • Nauha, S. (2015). Art, Culture, and Society. Routledge.
  • Kleiner, F. S. (2019). Gardner’s Art Through the Ages. Cengage Learning.

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