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Video Lecture Reading - Mesopotamia.pdf Outside Video - Please watch the first ten minutes of the video above on the Epic of Gilgamesh. Section1 Artwork gives us many insights into the way that ancient Sumerians viewed the world. Start with Sumerian votive figures (these are discussed in your reading for the week). What purpose did these figures serve? Use specific visual details to support your answer. What do these figures suggest about the relationship between humans and their gods? Next turn your attention to the Standard of Ur, one of the great masterpieces of ancient Sumerian art. Based on your observations, what sort of image does the Standard of Ur construct of ideal kingship? How does the standard of Ur represent the king? What must a good king do? What obligations does a king owe to his people? Use specific visual evidence! The Epic of Gilgamesh is the story of a king who does not serve his people well and displeases the gods. How does this notion reinforce the relationship between humans and the gods suggested by the votive figures? What happens to Gilgamesh as a result of his bad practices? Name the piece of art described in the lecture that reflects imagery from the Epic of Gilgamesh? Using what you know about the Epic of Gilgamesh, describe one example from your own experience of how the Gilgamesh story resonates in later literature or contemporary popular culture. Section 2 What purpose did these [votive] figures serve? Use specific details to support your answer. What relationship do these figures suggest about the relationship between humans and their gods? DO NOT WRITE NEW MATERIAL--THIS SHOULD BE COPIED AND PASTED DIRECTLY FROM SECTION 1.

Your presentation must contain the following: Historical and cultural context Vivid description of the work using vocabulary from the course Your own reflections, ideas, and observations. Name the painting, artist, and venue in the description. This is a link to a guide for art appreciation based on Edmund Feldman. If you follow it, your presentation will have all of the necessary elements which you can turn into your finished product: https://museum-ed.org/looking-at-art/ Describe Analyze Interpret Evaluate Historical and Cultural Context. This is not located in the Feldman document, but it is central to appreciating art in the Humanities. This is where you discuss the time period in which the art was made, relevant biographical information about the artist. Your presentation should not include off-topic filler like how difficult it was to find parking, your experience with lunch, other pieces you looked at first,, etc… I have a couple of paintings that I took a picture of you can choose one of them and base the presentation on it.

The Art of Describing The ability to articulate what you observe in a work of art or architecture is one of the most important keys to success in an art history class. In this course you will be expected to identify the formal and stylistic qualities that are particular to various historical periods or geographical regions (or both). When writing a comparison of two sculptures it is not enough to say that the treatment of drapery or hair on the two works is similar or different. What exactly makes them similar? What exactly makes them different? The purpose of this assignment is to hone your powers of observation and descriptive writing skills, which you can apply to exams, quizzes, future writing assignments, as well as to work in your other courses.  Read the Introduction and sections entitled Visual Description and "Realistic" on the Writing About Art website. Then choose one of the works of art listed below that are on display in the Syracuse University Art Museum. Write a one-page description of that work. Keep in mind that this is not an interpretative paper. That is, you are not expected to place the work in an historical context, discuss who made it, liken it to other works, or make qualitative (good, bad, ugly, beautiful, etc.) judgments about its appearance. Simply describe it using as many specifics as possible in terms of its size, medium, color, imagery, etc. It may help to imagine that you are describing the object to someone who cannot see it. Begin with generalities and then move to specifics. We expect these papers to be well written and well organized. Use clear, precise prose and proofread your paper for grammar, spelling, and typographical errors. You are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the Writing Center and/or have your TA look over a draft of your paper prior to submitting it. Form and Content: In addition to the specifications for length and content outlined above, you will be graded according to the following specifications for your paper’s form. Please address any questions you may have to your TA. Papers must be submitted as Word files. PDFs will not be accepted. Please note that Microsoft Office 365, which includes Word, is free to all SU students. If you are working in Google Docs, please ensure the formatting is correct when you export your paper to Word. Please save your paper under your last name (e.g. Smith HOA 105 Writing Assignment 1.docx) List (single-space) your name, the course number, date, and the title of your essay at the top left of the page

Video Lecture Outside Content In this Learning Log, you are asked to compare objects from ancient Mesopotamia and Persia that demonstrate entirely different approaches to using objects and images as a way to substantiate order and power. Begin with the Akkadian "Stele of Naram Sin" and compare it to the Babylonian "Hammurabi's Code." According to the lecture, what was the original purpose for each of these objects? Please use the proper name for each object. Using SPECIFIC VISUAL DETAILS, compare and contrast these objects. How do the visual details represent different examples of kingship? Next, let's look at Persia during the rule of the Achaemenid Dynasty. Turn your attention to the outside content, a video produced by the Getty Museum. How does the "Cyrus Cylinder" represent the Persian approach to conquest? What makes the Cyrus Cylinder such an important document? How was Cyrus's approach to power revolutionary? Finally, let's look at the relief sculpture from Persepolis, representing Xerxes and Darius receiving a tribute. How does this image act as a visual representation of Cyrus's policies? How does it compare to the Stele of Naram Sin and the pillar of Hammurabi?

need to watch a videos and read a article, then need to sumarize each one 200 words. Here is the assigment instructions:Your Weekly Reading/Screening Journal will need to include an entry for each of this week's required readings and/or videos. NOTE: If there is 1 required reading and 2 required videos for the week, that would mean you would have to complete 3 entries, total... Each entry needs to be between 200-300 words, total + include 2 sections: SECTION 1 needs to summarize the entire reading or video to the best of your ability + take the form of an Annotated Bibliography entry. Typically, this section should be approximately 200 words long. For samples of how to write an Annotated Bibliography entry, please follow this link. SECTION 2 needs to record your personal reflections of the reading or video. Typically, this section should be approximately 100 words long. The kinds of things you can address in this section include: What this reading or video made you think about, generally speaking (i.e., what connections you draw between each individual text and other things you have read or encountered in life) Where you got lost in the reading or video? (Please be as specific as possible.) Where did you get really excited or interested in what you were reading or screening? (Again, please be as specific as possible. Video 1: Article attached

Purpose The purpose of this essay is to practice analyzing a work of art by using the formal (visual) vocabulary learned in previous modules. This assignment was designed so that you can apply your knowledge of visual analysis. Begin by describing the visual elements and design principles (how does it look?), the form of the work (what is it?), and then consider the artwork's subject matter (what does it depict?). Understanding how to answer each of these questions is important to understanding the entire context of a work of art. The second essay (the Research Essay) will consider the meaning, history, and context of the artwork. You do not have to consider those items here. This is only about the visual elements and the subject matter of the artwork. Directions Read the chapters and watch the video on the Formal Analysis Essay Readings & Video page. Define the following terms. You will use these terms in your paper but you do not need to submit the definitions with your paper. The definitions are for your own study purposes. form composition material technique line color texture space mass volume perspective proportion carving casting relief principles of design (make sure you know what they are) Pick an artwork from this PowerPoint document.  Download this PowerPoint document.You MUST write about one of the artworks included here. If you have any questions about your artwork selection, email your instructor. Write a 250-word essay describing at least 2 to 3 different visual elements and 2 to 3 principles of design. You can describe more, but make sure to describe each element or principle fully. Also include a brief description of the subject matter. Remember you do not need to explain the artwork's history, context, culture, etc. You are only focusing on the way the artwork looks.

showcase how the Humanities applies to everyday life. Choose a work of art and interpret what the artist is trying to convey in terms of human life/living. Be critical, and identify/apply key themes and characteristics learned from our course. Draw connections with your personal life. Write a 6-7-page paper using 2 or more sources. 1 outside source and 1 source from our class. Papers must be at least 6 total pages long and follow standard MLA formatting (typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins). Please cite (using MLA) all of the required sources and have a Works Cited page. Your paper should include one in-class source and one source from your own research. So, one of the texts from class and the other is from your research from the library or a valid scholarly source. If you are unsure, ask me. NO WIKI. Remember, this is a creative project, so be creative! For your paper, you are essentially doing what we have been doing in our discussion posts. Seeing how these methods of creative expression are relative to human life. Be that through any method of artistic expression.

A) For this competency, you will assume the role of a critic. View each piece of work listed below and analyze it as a piece of art, identifying key elements of the work and using terminology common to the discipline. Using a few concise paragraphs for each piece, your analysis should discuss each work as a critic would and include, using the proper vocabulary, what you think the work is about. B)You will act as a critic for some of the main subjects covered in the humanities. You will conduct a series of short, evaluative critiques of film, philosophy, literature, music, and myth. You will respond to five different prompts, and each response should include an analysis of the topics using terminology unique to that subject area and should include an evaluation as to why the topic stands the test of time. The five prompts are as follows: 1: Choose a film and offer an analysis of why it is an important film, and discuss it in terms of film as art. Your response should be more than a summary of the film. 2: Imagine you had known Plato and Aristotle and you had a conversation about how we fall in love. Provide an overview of how Plato would explain falling in love, and then provide an overview of how Aristotle might explain falling in love. 3: Compare and contrast the two poems below: LOVE’S INCONSISTENCY I find no peace, and all my war is done; I fear and hope, I burn and freeze likewise I fly above the wind, yet cannot rise; And nought I have, yet all the world I seize on; That looseth, nor locketh, holdeth me in prison, And holds me not, yet can I ’scape no wise; Nor lets me live, nor die, at my devise, And yet of death it giveth none occasion. Without eyes I see, and without tongue I plain; I wish to perish, yet I ask for health; I love another, and yet I hate myself; I feed in sorrow, and laugh in all my pain; Lo, thus displeaseth me both death and life, And my delight is causer of my grief. Petrarch After great pain a formal feeling comes— The nerves sit ceremonious like tombs; The stiff Heart questions—was it He that bore? And yesterday—or centuries before? The feet mechanical go round A wooden way Of ground or air or ought Regardless grown, A quartz contentment like a stone. This is the hour of lead Remembered if outlived As freezing persons recollect The snow— First chill, then stupor, then The letting go Emily Dickinson

FIELD EXPERIENCES x2 50 pts each The objective of Field Experience is to expose you to fine art in person, to help you develop skills of observation and awareness, and to broaden your understanding of art in general. Field Experiences are fun and for many it is the first time experiencing fine art in person. Be respectful and open-minded. If you don’t “get it”, don’t worry, many times art intends to challenge or provoke feelings that might be uncomfortable. Simply take notice of your experiences and avoid “thinking” as thinking means you have slipped away from experiencing and you are just trying to … “get it”. Place yourself in an observant frame of mind and document what you see using the vocabulary gained from the textbook and discussion board. You will write 2 Field Experience papers and they are labeled Field Experience 1 and Field Experience 2 on Blackboard. There you will find the name and dates for each exhibition. The exhibitions are presented in the Gallery of Art on the UNI campus in Kamerick Art Building. Additional information on location, dates, times, and exhibition description can be found on Blackboard under the assignment description. Take note that the due dates for these papers do not coincide with the dates of the exhibitions. Be sure to attend the exhibition and write the paper before the assignment deadline. Late papers are not accepted. How to write your Field Experience paper: Two-page, double spaced length minimum. You may write more. Do NOT include additional spacing. You will be docked points for “puffing” up your paper with spaces. Note: When submitting your paper on Blackboard you may find the formatting has adjusted. Do not worry if it is converted to single spacing. This will not mark against you as it appears organized on the other side. State your observations. Choose a few pieces (3-4) of art to focus on and describe in detail. Include formal descriptions as described in the Gateways to Art textbook (materials, methods, style of work). The vocabulary from your textbook will assist you greatly in learning how to think about art. Define in detail what you are looking at, not what you think… write about it as if you were describing the image to someone who could not see it. Tip: Try this on a friend and experiment with how well they imagine your descriptions and then show them the work! Could they imagine what you described? Do NOT critique the art. This is not about your opinion or what you “think” of the work. Do NOT state, “I like, or I don’t like” in your papers. You will be docked points for these statements in the breadth of your paper. However, you may make those comments only as a very brief closing statement. It is interesting to know how you preferred each event. Refrain from trying to “figure it out”. Allow yourself the freedom to have the experience and then write your paper and/or you could write as you are looking. Find a strategy that works for you. The writing element of this assignment helps you realize what you were paying attention to. Your goal is to “pay attention to what you pay attention to.” Write what you see, not what you think. Be sure to write strictly about the art, not everything else: such as bio of the artist, history, intent, or your previous artistic experiences. Be sure to use titles and artists name as an introduction to the work you will describe. It is important to give credit to any work you discuss. Note: This is not a research, biography, or comparison paper. This is an observation paper. Just write your observations. Write or paste the paper into the submission field within the Bb assignment. Or load the paper as a file on Blackboard. *Note: If you are a Distance Learning student or unable to visit the gallery in person you may write your Field Experience papers based on the following exhibition: MoMA: Virtual Views https://www.moma.org/calendar/groups/58 “Virtual Views” is an online exhibition that you may use to write the Field Experience papers. You decide which collections to look at and write about. Each exhibition has several images and interactive information. Be sure to include the name of the exhibition and the title of each work you discuss in your papers. Do NOT copy information from the site. This is not a reference-based paper, it is an observation paper. You may use this online gallery to write both of your Field Experience papers, however I strongly suggest you visit the UNI Gallery of Art as a preferred method in completing these assignments. It is a rich and rewarding experience to view art in person as intended by the artist. MoMA: Virtual Views https://www.moma.org/calendar/groups/58

Essay Writing: Write an essay, answering one of the following questions in at least 300 words, structured with an introduction (including a thesis statement), body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Question 1: Discuss the use of art as political propaganda in different historical periods or cultures—for example, imperially sponsored art in earlier periods of Chinese history against the pro-Communist art of the mid-twentieth century, or posters in twentieth-century China and India. What elements do successful examples of propaganda include? Question 2: Do the women artists of the Ming and Qing dynasties reveal different concerns from those expressed by women artists of the modern era? Is the female identity of the artist important? Can women’s art ever be said to be distinctly feminine, and if so, in what ways? If not, why not? Question 3: Discuss how the installations and works in new media of the contemporary era sometimes take a radical approach to the representation of the past. Is this significantly different from artistic practice in earlier periods of Chinese history? Don't use any Ai