You’ve seen so many artworks on your computer screen – now
it’s time to experience the real thing!
Enjoy your time experiencing the art,
and choose 2-3 works that you will write about.
(See
below for link to the artworks you will be writing about)
Topic
For each work:
List the title, artist (or culture), and date
Identify the medium and its qualities
Describe using at least two stylistic terms, four formal
elements, and three principles of design
Interpret what you think the work is about and share your
response to the work
Do not do any online research for this paper. If there is
information present in the museum, you may refer to that, but do not use quotes
in this paper. This is a formal analysis, informed by your knowledge of art
gained this semester. Trust your eyes and what you’ve learned!
Grading
This paper will be graded on content, not length. That being
said, the museum paper must be at least 600 words (this is about two pages in
Times New Roman, 12 pt, double spaced), and this minimum word count must be met
to earn full points.
This is not a research paper, so you do not need to use any
sources outside the course materials. This should be your own work, based on
your own observations and your understanding of the material and vocabulary in
the modules. Do not plagiarize.
