Essay Assignment
Length: 1,000 words.
Essay Prompt:
I. In this essay, you will choose an artistic work, analyze its artistic qualities and form and evaluate it as a work of art. You are free to choose any form of art that we have learned about in the course: painting, sculpture, music, photography or television. Your chosen work may be found within our course textbook, on the web or in real life.
II. Begin by describing your chosen work.
i. Why did you choose this particular work?
ii. How would you describe the content?
iii. What appeals to you about it?
III. Next, describe the formal artistic qualities of your chosen work.
i. You are encouraged to review the chapters in the course text that correspond to the artwork you've chosen for a refresher on formal artistic qualities.
IV. Finally, craft an analytical argument in which you evaluate your chosen work as a work of art. You may wish to review Chapters 1, 2 and 14 to help you craft your analysis.
i. What makes your chosen work a work of art?
ii. What are the lasting impressions of your chosen work?
iii. How does your chosen artwork engage with the world and add value or meaning?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.