1.Name the topic you have selected from the list (see Assignment # 6).
Specify the movements and/or artists/architects (by first and last names) and their works (title, date).
2. In a paragraph or two (min. 150 – max. 250 words) give your developed working thesis or argument you are pursuing in your paper.
Remember that you paper must be both descriptive and analytical.
3. Annotated bibliography. You must indicate eight sources (including both textbooks, and one of the course PDF/Internet readings, however do not refer to the PPT Lectures). In your research, make sure you consult reputable books, articles, sites.
For guidance how to compose Annotated Bibliography please consult information under “AH Success Guides and Tips” on Blackboard.
Please follow the Chicago Manual of Style (see AH Success Guides and Tips).
I recognize that this proposal would be still in progress and that some elements would change.
During the semester, you will work independently on an original research project analyzing one of the following topics while addressing THREE artists/architects/designers from ca. 1850 to ca. 1900.
These topics here are very GENERAL allowing you to follow your own interests. You must consult with me before deciding on specific approach and themes.
– art and Orientalism
– art and Primitivism
– sculpture
– architecture
– print
– poster
– painting
– photography
– urban planning
– gardens and/or parks
– art and technology
– art and labour
– art and leisure
– art and poverty
– world fairs
– art and gender
– art and race
– art and sex
– art and metropolis
– art and the country
– art and physical illness / disability
– art and anxiety
– art and death
– art and political or social conflict
– art and/as revolt
– art for art sake
– art and Academy and/or Salon
Please let me know which topic you prefer to write , I could provide some related materials.
