Introduce the work(s) of art(s) that you picked and the artist(s) that created it if known.
Then make a clear statement of your thesis.
SECTION1: HISTORY
Write about the history of the piece and the artist. What have you discovered about the
piece through your research? What is the theme of the work?
SECTION2: VISUAL ANALYSIS
SHAPE
LINE
FORM
VOLUME AND MASS
TEXTURE
VALUE
DEPTH
COLOR
TIME AND MOTION
UNITY
VARIETY
BALANCE
SCALE
FOCAL POINT
PATTERN
SECTION3: MEDIA
What medium did the artist(s) utilize? What is the history of that media?
DRAWING
PAINTING
PRINTMAKING
SCULPTURE
PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTOCOLLAGE/ COLLAGE
SECTION4: REPRESENTATIONAL, NON-OBJECTIVE, ABSTRACT
And why?
SECTION5: CONCLUSION
Close your paper. Re-state your thesis and re-evaluate your research.
In the following order:
Cover Sheet- This should include a title, your name (OPTIONAL)
6 to 10(full pages) double spaced with font size no larger than 12
(NO IMAGES should be included in your written section)
Paper should be formatted in MLA style
On the IMAGE SHEET you should include any and all image that you refer to in your research.
Each image should be properly labeled. See examples in the book. When referring to the image
in your writing simply put (image #). Each image should have numbers in sequential order. The
first figure you mention is (Image 1).
Works Cited (MLA FORMAT) No Wikkipedi
Content:
Your paper should include a clear thesis. Your thesis should address what you think the artist was trying to say
or accomplish with the work of art or arts. The reader should understand the point that you will argue in your
paper by the close of the introductory paragraph. Distinguish your topic (subject) from your thesis (argument).
The paper should include a discussion of the subject matter, the style, and the context. Avoid the temptation
to provide an encyclopedia-like entry on a piece of art; you should present a specific and unique perspective
Images:
You should provide figures (reproduced images) for any representation that you discuss at length (not
something you simply mention). When you first refer to a figure, the abbreviation ‘(image 1) or (fig. 1)” should
follow the title. Subsequently, you do not need to mention the figure/image number. The figures/ images (at
the back of the paper) should be organized according to the order in which they are mentioned in the paper.
Reproduce the image, and below it, identify the figure by number, then provide the artist (if available), the
title of the work, and the date, in that order.
Works Cited:
The Works Cited should include at least 3 outside sources other than the internet. Additional sources may be
used, but at least 3 sources have to be books. If utilizing internet sources, you must document them
appropriately and you CAN NOT utilize Wikkipedia as a creditable source. Alphabetize the sources. Books on
MLA format are available to guide you if needed at the library.
Citation and Plagiarism:
How to format and cite your paper correctly using MLA
Style: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
Use in-text citations (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/)
Basically, citation allows the reader to see which ideas are yours and which are not. Cite any idea that is not
your own and that is not common knowledge.
If it is clear to me that you intended to represent another person’s ideas as your own, you will receive a 0 for
the assignment.
