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Chapter 5 The Spanish Civil War. Siqueiros’ Echo of a Scream and Picasso’s Guernica were both done in 1937 in response to the atrocities in the Spanish Civil War. Compare the two works. Consider emotional response from both artists, keeping in mind that Siqueiros fought in the War and Picasso did not. Then compare to Motherwell’s Elegy to the Spanish Republic, which was also a response to the war in Spain between the Fascists and the Republic. (An elegy is a poem or reflection of mourning.) How does Motherwell express his feeling about the Republic loss? How does that compare to the other, more representational (yet still abstract) works?

Use the comparison images contrast friezes from the Parthenon and from Persepolis.  As you write your short essay, consider the following questions: 1. Which panel has a more naturlistic rendition of figures and drapery, and which panel is more decorative (using pattern, and more abstract and/or symbolic forms)? 2. Which panel displays more movement, and which is more static? 3. Which style of sculpture do you prefer, and why?

Kouros vs. Kritios Boy Comparison Essay DIRECTIONS: This comparison seeks to demonstrate the development of naturalism in Ancient Greece. Naturalism is the degree to which art conforms to our experience of the natural world, and includes concepts of three-dimensionality, volumetric forms, space and perspective, as well as concepts of "beauty" and idealism. Use these images to write a 200+ word essay comparing these two Greek sculptures. In your response, consider the following questions: 1. Why does the Kouros seem more static than the Kritios Boy 2. Which sculpture has a more naturalistic anatomy? 3. Which sculpture is more planar, and which sculpture is more volumetric? 4. Which sculpture seems closer to Egyptian art and archaic styles?

For this assignment, write a paper (with separate cover and bibliography/notes page), using the standard essay format, comparing these two images: Jacob Lawrence's The Library, 1960 with Miguel Cabrera's Portrait of Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, c. 1750. Consider the formal elements of color, space and line in these paintings. How does each of these elements inform or influence the deeper content and meaning of these works? Also, take into consideration when the images were made (their context). Does this influence or affect our reading of them? For example, Lawrence's image was part a series of works that documented the lives of Black Americans’ relationship to libraries, whereas Cabrera's image is a posthumous portrait of the poet. The time period in which these images were created is important to how to understand them. Explain.

OBJECTIVE: Write a short narrative or a dialogue, as if you are explaining the meaning behind two works of art that exemplify the Enlightenment to a friend. You could also discuss how these ideas evolve through 19th Century Europe. 

Final Project: Art in Your Personal life (To access the submission link: click on the underlined title above ^^) Final Assignment: Art in Your Personal Life Worth 25 Points In the final assignment, you will take a closer look at the artwork which surrounds your daily life.  Some examples may include: posters, prints, or wall art in your home or workplace, decorative objects in the home, community art such as murals or statues, art made by yourself or a loved one, postcards/greeting cards, album art on records, or religious or spiritual art. This is not a constrictive list and I encourage you to be creative in what consitutes art in your daily life. You will need to identify 5 objects/artworks/images for the final assignment, photograph them, and compile them into a slideshow or Powerpoint according to the guidelines below.  You will need to include: 1. A slide featuring a form of ID (Student ID, driver's license, etc.) 2. A slide for each of your 5 items (5 slides total) which all include (a) a photo of the object, (b) a physical description of the object or image, and (c) how or where the artwork or object fits into your life. The physical description of the object/image may include color, form, or content included in the object or image. Try to use vocabulary you learned in the course! Example: (slide 2) (imagine there's an image here) The first object I chose was the album cover of Lucy Dacus' 2021 album, Home Video. The cover art depicts a semi-lit movie theater, narrowly lit by an incoming ray of sun coming in from the top left corner. The color of the theater curtains and seats is a faded burgundy. The theater's large central screen is a solid cobalt blue, with a white outline of a VHS cassette tape in the center, referencing the title, Home Video. In the audience foreground on the right, Dacus' face is blurred as she turns toward the viewer. This artwork fits into my life because it comes up on my Spotify app when I listen to this album.

A “Happening” was a term first used by Allan Kaprow to describe a one-time performance that was considered art. View the photograph of Household that was staged by Kaprow. Research another happening by a different artist. Write about its intent and the results of what happened while it was happening. Does the artist lose control of the work when inviting the audience to perform or can they sway the audience to perform as the artist wishes?

Please Don't Use CHATGPT Instructions The practices we know today as collecting and curating artworks were recuperated during the Renaissance. Since our study of Module 3, you have been thinking and observing different artworks to compile—or curate—your own hypothetical exhibition. You have also learned what it means to curate, what is a curator, and what is a curatorial statement. As a final, extended research project, you will be curating a small exhibition of conceptually related artworks. You will write a curatorial essay/statement of at least explaining your research and exhibition. Helpful Definitions What is Curating? What is a Curator? When we “like” a video on YouTube or an image on Instagram or Pinterest, in essence, we are curating. Curating is simply selecting and separating a set of images, objects, or ideas for the purpose of experiencing and contemplating them as a whole. The job of a curator at a museum is to put together an exhibition of artworks. Their selection is never random. The works usually have in common a medium, genre, subject matter, theme, or concept. What is a Curatorial Statement? A curatorial statement is an essay written by a curator meant to explain the rationale behind the exhibition. It is usually a persuasive essay that informs the reader about the premise of the exhibit and describes in detail some of the works to show how they relate to one another and why it is significant to see them together. Research Steps Step 1: Access Google’s Art Project THE SOURCE FOR YOUR RESEARCH WILL BE GOOGLE’S ART PROJECT HERE YOU HAVE ACCESS TO SEVERAL ART MUSEUM COLLECTIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE SITE, BEGIN BY EXPLORING. YOU CAN NAVIGATE VIA THE LEFT MENU PANEL BY LOOKING AT COLLECTIONS, THEMES, ARTISTS, MEDIUMS, ART MOVEMENTS, EVENTS, FIGURES, OR PLACES. ALTERNATIVELY, YOU CAN USE THE EXPLORE OPTION (TOP RIGHT) TO VIEW ARTWORKS BY CATEGORIES, COLLECTIONS, OR POPULAR TOPICS. CLICK ON AN ARTWORK TO GAIN ACCESS TO MORE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS. Step 2: The Process After you feel comfortable navigating the site, begin research for your exhibit. Here are the parameters for the exhibit: IT MUST BE AN EXHIBITION OF 10 DIFFERENT WORKS OF ART. The works must come from at least three different civilizations and/or time periods. The works can use the same or different art media. The works all must share some theme or concept. Process of your research: It is suggested that, rather than choosing a concept and then finding works that rigidly fit that concept, you let your exploration guide you toward a concept. Here are some terms you can use to begin your research: survival, mortality, mind, gender, power, physics, learning, agony, happiness. In the “Explore” page of Google’s Art Project, enter any of these terms in the “Search” field. As you explore the art that is presented, begin looking for art that shares formal and conceptual elements. Remember to read the "Details" sections for the images to gain better insight. As you search, you can continue to refine your search by adding other terms. For example, “power” may lead you to the idea of “subjugation” or “energy.” In the “Search” field, you can add search terms by typing a comma between the words. If you have a Google account, you can log in and save images of artworks into your own gallery. Otherwise, you can save screenshots of the images and details. Edit your gallery to a final 10 artworks that will be your curated exhibit. Give your exhibition a title. Writing Your Curatorial Statement Essay Congratulations, curator, you have chosen the works for the exhibit and given it a title. Now it is time to write a statement that will inform viewers about the show and make them excited to experience it. Here are some guidelines for the paper: The essay should be at least 500 words, double-spaced. The initial paragraph should establish the overall premise of the exhibit and the main theme or concept of the show. The middle paragraphs should describe detailed aspects of four of the 10 artworks. Describe what they have in common and how they each illustrate the overall theme of the show. In the final paragraph, suggest the wider significance of your theme. Describe what you learned from putting the show together and/or what you hope the viewer takes away from the exhibit. As with any persuasive essay, think about your audience and any counterarguments or opinions to your ideas and address one of them in some way. Include within your document a page or two with images of all 10 of the artworks in the exhibit. For each image, include the artwork’s title, artist name or culture, media, and year of execution.

1- Watch the video, Genevieve von Petzinger's Why are these 32 symbols found in ancient caves all over Europe?, and answer the following questions: What type of imagery were von Petzinger and her husband focusing on in their research? Why might this type of imagery have been overlooked or disregarded in earlier discoveries? How might the closer inspection of these images and more detailed classification systems be beneficial? Written language, the hallmark of human civilization, didn't just suddenly appear one day. Thousands of years before the first fully developed writing systems, our ancestors scrawled geometric signs across the walls of the caves they sheltered in. Paleoanthropologist and rock art researcher Genevieve von Petzinger has studied and codified these ancient markings in caves across Europe. The uniformity of her findings suggest that graphic communication, and the ability to preserve and transmit messages beyond a single moment in time, may be much older than we think.Be sure and include any references cited.  2-Students will write submit a response either in support of or against one of the following assigned topics The Return of the Elgin Statues, for this discussion.  You will be automatically enrolled into a Group Discussion group.Initial posts should include reasons for the student's position along with several supporting facts and sources for the information. In the initial threads, also describe the artwork (either the elgin statues or a specific civil war statue as your topic dictates) in formal terms. In defending your position consider the current context (location) of the statue and the content (original meaning) and how those choices might influence your position. How does the relocation or removal of the works alter the content, or does it? Discuss these works in terms of site specific and installation artworks. How might they be similar in the broader context of sculpture. At least one response post should be made on a thread with opposing views. Response posts should also include supporting facts addressing specific points made by your peers. Be sure and include citation for all facts and supporting details 3-Write an essay about an example of architecture from your local city or a place you’ve recently visited that communicates societal or cultural needs or ideals. Compare your selected architecture with one of the examples from the textbook (Pont de Gard, the Hagia Sophia, Notre-Dame de Chartres, the Crystal Palace, Katsura Detached Palace in Kyoto, or the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace at Versailles). How do the structure’s form and structure support the function in this instance?

watch the videos and summarize the video