Problem
The Research Encounter is an opportunity to investigate a specific artist and/or artifact. In this exploration, discover the impact of this artist or piece of art on the art world and determine how the belief systems, values, and norms of the society and era this artist created and affected this artist's output. Finally, relate this information to the present world of art to the class in a PPTX presentation with audio.
One Topic or artist from the following:
• Sculptor
• Painter and painting
• Theatre
• Flim
Provide a slide presentation that will answer the following:
A. Who is your artist and/or artifact? What is the date of the artifact?
B. Briefly describe this artist's context and how this influences the creation of the artwork. (This should include the birth and death dates of the artist.)
C. Briefly discuss the elements of the artifact and the purpose of this work. Give one interesting fact about the artwork.
D. Briefly explain why this artist's work is essential or important. Is your topic a giant of the arts? Is this artifact a masterpiece?
E. List your sources.