Provide a basic description of the artwork and how it was created. Include images, if possible (photos taken by you or images retrieved online). Caption all images using a San Serif font such as Arial, Helvetica, or others, with the following: title, artist, date of work.
- Writea 1,050- to 1,750-word essay that discusses your experience at the museum and the art you observed. Discuss your overall experience as well as your reaction to at least 3 different works of art. You may include the museum’s architecture as one of the 3 works of art. For each piece of art you evaluate, keep in mind the following guidelines:
- Provide a basic description of the artwork and how it was created. Include images, if possible (photos taken by you or images retrieved online). Caption all images using a San Serif font such as Arial, Helvetica, or others, with the following: title, artist, date of work.
- Explain what you believe is the intended message, whether the art successfully conveys that message, and whether it is worthwhile. You may include the artist’s statement or other information that the museum provides, but you must explain why it is relevant to your interpretation.
- Be honest in your observations and reactions, whether positive or negative.
- Format your essay consistent with APA guidelines, including proper citation of any material from your visit to the museum, such as artist statements and images.Part 1In much of Islamic art depictions of the human form are conspicuously absent.
Why is the human form often not represented in Islamic art? Are there instances when the human form is permitted to be represented?
In lieu of the human form, what other artforms are found in Islamic art (both religious and secular)?
Describe the artistic characteristics which are present in these artforms and post visual examples to support your answers.
Note:
Quoted sources must have proper citations!
Part 2
Watch the two videos: ”Impressionism: A French Art Movement” and “French Impressionism.”
Answer the following questions:
Why was the Impressionist era so important in art history?
What were the major characteristics and themes of this period?
Do you think this period was a turning point in the history of art?
What work* of the Impressionist period do you feel best illustrates this change?
