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*Discussion #1: THE ART OF MESOPOTAMIA, ASSYRIA, NEO-BABYLONIA, AND PERSIA
A critique is an oral or written discussion strategy used to describe, analyze, interpret and evaluate works of art. Learning how to write an art critique will help you hone your persuasive oral and writing, information-gathering, and justification skills.
Write a short answer (2 pages) about one work of art (different than the one you provided for the first discussion) that you are particularly inspired with (painting, sculpture or building), which you can find in any of our week 1 readings or video.
Try to describe, analyze, interpret and evaluate the chosen artwork to the best of your abilities, using knowledge you have acquired throughout this week, and using WRITING AN ART CRITIQUE DOCUMENT and ELEMENTS OF ART AND PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN documents provided under Module 1. Use ART CRITIQUE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS document to help you compose the critique.
In conclusion respond to the following questions: How different is your artwork analysis in this essay from the visual analysis you provided in week 1 discussion? Have the documents used for the analysis improved your analysis? How and why?
ART CRITIQUE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
Do not forget to provide images and used sources at the end your essay.
*Discussion #2: THE ART OF MESOPOTAMIA, ASSYRIA, NEO-BABYLONIA, AND PERSIA
Focusing on the period and styles covered by this unit, identify an artist (if known) and a particular visual work of art that inspire you, not just visually but intellectually. Make sure that when you are referencing the sources of your research you properly quote, paraphrase, and provide a citation for your sources. You should choose an artwork discussed in the introductory video, this week’s readings or those that you can find when you click on the Smart History link provided in this discussion. Your post should be as original as possible.
Try to describe, analyze, interpret and evaluate the chosen artwork to the best of your abilities, using knowledge you have acquired since the beginning of the course, and using WRITING AN ART CRITIQUE and VISUAL ANALYSIS GUIDELINES documents provided under Module 2.
Make sure to address the following question:
How does the piece you chose express the features of its style movement or period? Pay special attention to the INTERPRETATION of the artwork (How would you interpret this work of art? Why was it made?).
Ensure that your choice was created in the time frame identified here (Early and Late Egyptian art, Old, Middle and New Kingdom).
Respond to classmates’ posts that have focused on different works of art than the one you chose. Compare your chosen work with theirs. You have to respond to at least two of your peers and me for a full credit. All your posts should be as substantive and substantial as possible.
For a full credit: Initial post (at least 200 words in length) should be submitted by Thursday evening, or no later than on Friday evening. You have to respond to at least two of your peers and me (if you have been asked a question) with substantive and substantial posts (100-200 words) by Sunday evening.
Include images and used sources.
Plagiarism and use of Chat GPT is not allowed.
*Discussion #3: THE ART OF MESOPOTAMIA, ASSYRIA, NEO-BABYLONIA, AND PERSIA
Focusing on the period and styles covered by this unit, identify an artist (if known) and a particular visual work of art that inspire you, not just visually but intellectually. Make sure that when you are referencing the sources of your research you properly quote, paraphrase, and provide a citation for your sources. You should choose an artwork discussed in the introductory video, this week’s readings or those that you can find when you click on the Smart History link provided in this discussion. Your post should be as original as possible.
Try to describe, analyze, interpret and evaluate the chosen artwork to the best of your abilities, using knowledge you have acquired since the beginning of the course, and using WRITING AN ART CRITIQUE and VISUAL ANALYSIS GUIDELINES documents provided under Module 2.
Make sure to address the following question:
How does the piece you chose express the features of its style movement or period? Pay special attention to the EVALUATION of the artwork (How would you evaluate this work of art? Where does its value lie?).
Ensure that your choice was created in the time frame identified here (Geometric, Orientalizing, Archaic , Early Classical, High Classical, and Hellenistic Periods).
Respond to classmates’ posts that have focused on different works of art than the one you chose. Compare your chosen work with theirs. You have to respond to at least two of your peers and me for a full credit. All your posts should be as substantive and substantial as possible.
For a full credit: Initial post (at least 200 words in length) should be submitted by Thursday evening, or no later than on Friday evening. You have to respond to at least two of your peers and me (if you have been asked a question) with substantive and substantial posts (100-200 words) by Sunday evening.
Include images and used sources.
Plagiarism and use of Chat GPT is not allowed.
