ASSIGNMENT: In the LA Times article linked above, Rodriguez details the stories behind seven of his iconic photographs. Please pick one of those seven images that you connect the most with and write a brief response to the image. Please use the following questions as prompts: 1. What about the image do you find appealing? Why do you feel a connection to this photo? 2. Are you […]
ASCO was an art collective based in East Los Angeles. Active from 1972-1987, they were heavily influenced by the Chicano Movement of the 1960’s and 70’s. Though their concerns ran concurrent with those of the Chicano Movement, as artists they placed special focus on how media, art and culture represented and portrayed the Mexican-American experience during this time period. At equal turns cynical, hilarious, absurd and […]
Introduction Art and Power: Art can promote power, it can question it, or it can simply call attention to it. Initial Post In each unit discussion you will have a post where you address one or more of the questions posed. A high-quality post will be: on time thoughtful answer thoroughly use specific examples of […]
Unit 1: Artwork Response Essay OverviewIntroduction You will write a persuasive 1000 word essay interpreting a work of art. Preferably one you can see in person in a gallery or museum. A work from the internet is acceptable, at the discretion of the instructor, if no other options are available. In this essay you will […]
For this discussion, you will identify how specialists use different approaches in art criticism. This is covered in chapter 5 of your textbook. Part I For part one of this discussion please identify and describe, in your own words, which one of the 3 basic theories of art criticism (listed on page 88) resonates with you the most and […]
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Introduction & Art History Primer Study Worksheet **Please note: This is document is intended to help guide your studies. It is not a comprehensive list of test material** Primer ● Define Historiography ● Pick an object from your immediate surroundings that has an image on it ○ Take a picture of it (include this picture […]
Image of Bernini’s Ecstasy of St.Teresa: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3e/Estasi_di_Santa_Teresa.jpg/250px-Estasi_di_Santa_Teresa.jpg Image of Caravaggio’s Crucifixion of St. Peter: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Caravaggio_-_Martirio_di_San_Pietro.jpg/300px-Caravaggio_-_Martirio_di_San_Pietro.jpg The Protestant Reformation and the Roman Catholic Counter-Reformation had major influences on the Western art world, out of which Baroque art would emerge. Artists and artworks became an essential arm of the church, needed to inspire faith and commitment within an institution […]
Introduction As you begin studying and observing different pieces of art, it is important to practice putting your reactions to the art into words. With this first journal reflection, focus on what you gravitate toward and what thoughts and feeling rise within you as you study this art. Then find descriptive words to write it […]
ASSIGNMENT: Please write 1-2 paragraphs about a “place” where you feel comfortable and welcome. This can either be a physical place or some sort of non-physical space. Please use these questions as prompts: 1. What is it about the place/space that makes you feel comfortable and welcome? 2. When and why to find yourself in this place? Laura Aguilar was an East Los Angeles-based photographer who […]
