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You will be curating your own art exhibit using the terms that we covered in this unit on the different fine arts media. Your exhibit must include at least three different terms from each of the different categories listed below: 3 different terms from drawing, 3 different terms from sculpture, 4 different terms from painting, and so forth. Determine a theme for your fine arts exhibition (e.g., “mythological heroes,” “religion,” “the human body”). All selected artworks must fit this theme. Name your exhibition and create a brief paragraph overview of your exhibition topic to be included on slide 1 of your PowerPoint presentation. Select a minimum of 20 artworks from museum collections (Getty Museum, Louvre, Museum of Modern Art) that illustrate 20 terms from the media categories, ensuring each artwork both demonstrates a term and aligns with your theme. Create a visual tour presentation in PowerPoint with each slide displaying an artwork image, artist/culture, title, date, medium, museum, and the labeled term. Include one or two sentences explaining how each piece illustrates the term and how it fits your exhibition theme.

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Curating an art exhibition is an engaging way to explore and demonstrate your understanding of various fine arts media and concepts. This project involves selecting artworks that exemplify specific artistic terms across different categories such as drawing, sculpture, painting, printmaking, photography, and sculptural or craft media. The overarching goal is to create a cohesive and thematically unified presentation that showcases the diversity and depth of artistic practices, while also demonstrating their relevance to a selected theme. Through this process, students can deepen their appreciation of art's technical and thematic aspects and develop critical thinking about how artworks communicate ideas and cultural values.

Theme Selection and Exhibition Planning

The first step involves choosing a compelling theme for the exhibition. The theme should serve as a unifying thread that connects all selected artworks. Possibilities include themes like “mythological heroes,” “religion,” “the human body,” or “transformation in art.” Once the theme is decided, craft a brief overview paragraph that explains the significance of the theme and what viewers can expect to learn or experience from the exhibition. This overview will be placed on the first slide of the PowerPoint presentation, setting the tone for the entire exhibit.

Selection of Artworks and Term Demonstration

Next, select at least 20 artworks from reputable museum collections, specifically from venues such as the Getty Museum, the Louvre Museum, or the Museum of Modern Art. Each artwork must clearly illustrate at least one art term, chosen from categories like drawing (e.g., charcoal, ink drawing), sculpture (e.g., freestanding sculpture, patina), painting (e.g., oil painting, watercolor), printmaking (e.g., lithograph, silkscreen), photography (e.g., chromogenic print, gelatin silver print), and sculptural or craft media (e.g., porcelain, stained glass). The key is that each artwork must exemplify a specific term and match the overarching theme.

Creating the Visual Tour Presentation

Design a PowerPoint presentation structured as a visual tour. Each slide should feature a high-quality image of an artwork along with descriptive information: artist's name (or culture), title, date, medium, and museum collection. On each slide, clearly label the art term illustrated by the artwork. Include a brief, well-crafted explanation (one or two sentences) on how the artwork demonstrates the specific term. Additionally, write another couple of sentences that connect the artwork to the exhibition theme, explaining its relevance and contribution to the overall message or experience of the exhibition.

By completing this project, students will cultivate an understanding of how artistic techniques and media are employed within thematic contexts, enhancing their ability to analyze, interpret, and appreciate visual artworks critically. This comprehensive approach encourages both research and creative thinking, skills valuable for art historians, curators, and enthusiasts alike.

References

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  • Yilmaz, S. (2015). Photography as Artistic Expression. Thames & Hudson.
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