Art Appreciation-
Discussion-
Ancient figures: Consider the figurative sculptures of all ancient civilizations. How did sculpture reflect their respective societies? What are the stylistic characteristics of each one? If someone from another time saw public or figurative sculptures from today, what would they think about our society? Be sure to address the prompt thoroughly.
1) Define typography and provide an example.
2) Citing examples, explain the difference between a type of sculpture that uses the subtractive process and one that employs the additive process.
3) Define site-specific sculpture, and provide an example.
4) What was the possible significance of the Woman of Willendorf?
5) What kinds of objects found in ancient graves would indicate a ritual burial practice?
6) Which culture built the Pantheon, and how does it function differently from the Parthenon?
Essay-
Public Sculpture In Our Town
For this essay, you will take a photograph of a sculpture in your community. If you are unable to photograph a local sculpture, please locate one of interest using the Internet. Please provide the title, author, and location of the sculpture.
If you took a photograph of a local sculpture, please paste the image in a Word document along with your written essay. If selecting a sculpture from the Internet, please provide the APA citation and reference of that sculpture.
Respond to the following questions in your essay:
• Why is the sculpture there?
• What (or whom) does it represent?
• What was the source of the funding for the sculpture placement?
• How do people feel about the work and where it is located?
Include outside research as part of your explanation. Your research can include local newspapers, brochures, or any other sources you feel appropriate.
Your essay must be at least two pages in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be cited and referenced.
Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.