Research on artwork and relationship to theme

Engage in “mini-research” project about the object chosen from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, focusing especially on how the object relates to the theme of “environment”. Specifically focusing on how “environment” has been depicted...

Liberal Arts Discussion Board Response

During local and national elections candidates run television and radio ads that seem increasingly more negative. We are assured that the negative ads work. Something has happened to political discourse in America and we see it not only during elections but in the...

Describing an Image

Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this assignment, students will: Apply art terminology as it specifically relates to works of art. Demonstrate knowledge of art elements and principles of design. Differentiate between the processes and materials used in...

Introduction to Art History

THEME: Powerful Images Selected artwork: Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci. Writing a Research Essay (30%): Your job is to conduct academic, college-level research on ANY artwork (painting, drawing, print, sculpture or structure) FROM YOUR TEXTBOOK. This is an...

Theater and Cinema Readings (Art 101)

Which element of filmmaking technique do you think plays the most important role in achieving the desired outcome of a film? Explain your answer. Favorite Film Choose one of your favorite movies. Which classification does this film best fit? In what way do the camera...

Crafting and Imaging

Look at your assigned image very closely for at least 45 minutes. 2. Constantly referring back to the image, write out what you see. Note things that strike you as odd or interesting with particular care. Keep asking yourself if your description is as detailed and...