Problem
Choose a current article about a Western or non-Western visual arts topic at the national or world level. Music, theater, and dance should be avoided for this assignment.
After choosing a visual arts article (make sure to not choose an article that only DESCRIBES an art opening or exhibit). The first paragraph will be an introduction and a brief summary of the article. What is the article, and this paper, about? Refer to the article, not just the topic.
In the second/third paragraphs describe the importance of the article. Why did the author write the article? What is the author trying to communicate? Does the author take a position? Can that position be argued from an alternative perspective? Provide examples from the article. When using words directly from the article in your paper, use quotation marks to avoid plagiarism. You must also include a parenthetical reference or footnote to indicate where exactly your quotation comes from.
In the fourth/fifth paragraphs, explain the social, political, religious, or creative issues that the article brings to the forefront. (The article chosen must include some or all of these issues.) Articles that merely describe an exhibit or opening generally will not contain these issues. Highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the author's point of view. What are the pros and cons? What are some alternative points of view or approaches that another person might take?
In the remainder of the paper, discuss your own interpretations/reflections. How do you connect to this article personally? Take a position on the issues at hand. Do you agree or disagree? Finally, summarize the paper. Include a complete reference to the article at the end of the paper. Use any style manual.