Instructions:
1. Pick 1 work of art from the list of virtual museum sites I provided at the end of this document. It can be a sculpture, painting, photograph. Study the work of art so you can describe it for your paper.
2. Write a formal analysis about the work of art. Consider the use of: shape, line, color, texture, scale, proportion, balance, contrast, and rhythm. Not all of these visual elements may be important: examine which ones contribute to the work’s success. Describe how the artist uses these elements to create a particular effect. Refer to Chapters 4 and 5.
3. Use specific visual evidence to support your argument, and write in correct essay style with an introduction paragraph and thesis statement, paragraphs with topic sentences, and a conclusion paragraph. Your paper must be in MLA format.
4. Include an image. Make sure to cite your image within your paper.
REQUIREMENTS:
Format:Typed, double-spaced in 12 point readable font, with no additional spacing between paragraphs. Indent the first line of each paragraph to indicate paragraph transitions
Spelling, Grammar, and Mechanics: Use tools to check your spelling and grammar. Read your final draft carefully for errors not caught by tools. Make sure to spell check and capitalize proper names
Citation style:The paper must be written in correct MLA style or CMS style. You must cite your sources!
Essay style:paper must be organized and written in complete Standard English sentences and include an introduction, thesis statement, supporting arguments/evidence, and a conclusion.
Length: approximately 3 pages of text.
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