Category: Art & architecture

In this week’s lecture, we talked a bit about conservation versus reconstruction

In this week’s lecture, we talked a bit about conservation versus reconstruction or restoration. While the former usually focuses on preserving objects and architecture as they exist to be viewed and appreciated in context, the latter runs a risk of reinterpretation or at the very least reimagining the ancient and thus creating something that doesn’t truly reflect the people who originally made them.
Still, it often seems that such heavily “restored” objects and sights capture the imaginations and interests of modern viewers, thus bringing more attention, and intimately money, to the cause of preservation and education.
Which brings us to the question of the week: If the awareness such acts of overzealous reconstruction bring is ultimately beneficial to a site or ancient culture, is it okay? Or is no amount of money and press worth the destruction of history and/or accuracy?
Don’t forget to explain your stance; don’t just say which side of the debate you stand behind.

Students will write a 3-page essay that offers an analysis of a specific paintin

Students will write a 3-page essay that offers an analysis of a specific painting in their favorite painting medium.
There are two parts to this assignment. First, after reading the chapter on painting, identify your favorite medium in painting.
In 1 to 2 paragraphs, briefly discuss how it differs from other mediums and the advantages and disadvantages of using that
medium.
Next, you will select a painting in your preferred medium from an online museum to research and then discuss that painting
as you would with others.
The lesson for this unit went into depth on three approaches you can take when discussing artwork: technical, historical,
and observational. You will begin your paper with an introduction that includes identifying the approach you will take and why
you chose that approach.
Then, discuss your selected painting and its visual elements using your chosen approach. Include two other artworks that
are similar in style, era, or subject matter as your painting and discuss the similarities. Finally, end your discussion with a
question for your audience.
The body of your essay must be at least three full pages of writing. It should be 12-point, Times New Roman font. Include an
image of the painting you are discussing at the end of your written paper as Appendix A. The title page (if used), Appendix,
and reference page do not count toward the minimum page requirement.
All sources used in this assignment must have citations and references in proper APA Style. Please access the following
Artwork citation resource for assistance in formatting your references

This article looks at current reasons for iconoclasm, and the different ways th

This article looks at current reasons for iconoclasm, and the different ways that contemporary artists are responding to the loss of their and the world’s heritage. For this assignment, read the following article and write a short essay answering all of the questions below. Your entire assignment should be about 1-1.5 pages SINGLE SPACED, 12 pt. font, about 750 words. No additional research is required. Grammar and spelling count, http://hyperallergic.com/270503/in-acts-of-resistance-artists-digitally-reconstruct-the-destroyed-past/
Write a summary: What are the main points of the article? Focus on why art is being destroyed and who is trying to recreated it, and why.
How are the lost works being recreated? What modern technologies are being used to recreate them? How are these recreations and act of protest and resistance?
Pick one example from the article and discuss it in more detail. Why did this example catch your attention?
Can you see ways in which this article connects to the material we have been covering in class so far? Give one or two examples!

The location could help you give information about the artist. Proceed with the

The location could help you give information about the artist. Proceed with the interview by developing your own set of questions. Consider the work, psychology, creative influences of the artist as well as the historical time period. The format could be as simple as your questions and the artist’s responses or you may be writing an article for a publication based on your interview.
• Content: Factual and relevant – Focus/Content: Is the interview content factually correct and coherent? 20 pts
• Organization and Structure: Are facts woven seamlessly into the interview structure? Does it make sense and flow well? 20 pts
• Originality: Is there evidence of creative and critical thinking? Is knowledge of art integrated into the piece in fresh and original ways? 20 pts
• Artist Development: Are questions and responses phrased in such a way that the reader becomes well acquainted with the artists personally and professionally? Does the interview and artists as presented seem authentic? 20 pts
• Format and writing: Is the writing clear and engaging to read? Are language and tone appropriate? Is there evidence of appropriate spelling, punctuation, grammar, and mechanics? Does the writer consult and list a full and comprehensive set of sources (including books) and use them appropriately? 20 pts
• Total Points: 100

The location could help you give information about the artist. Proceed with the

The location could help you give information about the artist. Proceed with the interview by developing your own set of questions. Consider the work, psychology, creative influences of the artist as well as the historical time period. The format could be as simple as your questions and the artist’s responses or you may be writing an article for a publication based on your interview.
• Content: Factual and relevant – Focus/Content: Is the interview content factually correct and coherent? 20 pts
• Organization and Structure: Are facts woven seamlessly into the interview structure? Does it make sense and flow well? 20 pts
• Originality: Is there evidence of creative and critical thinking? Is knowledge of art integrated into the piece in fresh and original ways? 20 pts
• Artist Development: Are questions and responses phrased in such a way that the reader becomes well acquainted with the artists personally and professionally? Does the interview and artists as presented seem authentic? 20 pts
• Format and writing: Is the writing clear and engaging to read? Are language and tone appropriate? Is there evidence of appropriate spelling, punctuation, grammar, and mechanics? Does the writer consult and list a full and comprehensive set of sources (including books) and use them appropriately? 20 pts
• Total Points: 100

Paper details: Compose a 2-3 page essay on the evolution of sustainable architec

Paper details: Compose a 2-3 page essay on the evolution of sustainable architecture at an undergraduate level. Begin with a brief introduction outlining the current significance of sustainable architecture and its historical evolution. Discuss key principles of sustainable architecture, emphasizing energy efficiency, renewable resources, and the integration of natural elements. Explore technological innovations in materials and construction techniques, and analyze two case studies of exemplary sustainable projects. Address challenges and criticisms, such as cost implications and implementation difficulties, and consider future trends in sustainable architecture. Conclude by summarizing key points and emphasizing the ongoing importance of sustainable practices. Ensure proper citation of scholarly references in a consistent format.
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Instructions: 1. Analyze the artwork discuss how the artist addresses concepts

Instructions: 1. Analyze the artwork discuss how the artist addresses concepts of globalization and/or functions as an agent of change. Consider the subject and content of the work as well as matters of style. The artwork may be from any time period or geographical location. [Any artwork that depicts influence of cultural interaction/transformation/border-crossing will serve as an appropriate example]. Write a double spaced two-page analysis. Please cite any sources using CHICAGO MANUAL OF STYLE!
2. Chicago Notes and Bibliography at the end
3. Artwork i have chosen is: Yinka Shonibare CBE : “Flower Power”
Flower Power unravels the complex history of the fabric, from its original conception based on Indonesian design, to its introduction to the African colonies in the 19th century, and its re-appropriation as a symbol of Black power and African independence in the 1960s.
Central to the exhibition is Woman Shooting Cherry Blossom (2019), a new work by Shonibare tracing the spread of the Edwardian dress in Dutch-wax fabric around the globe, reflecting the 19th century’s globalised economy as well as the predominance of colonialism in this era. The cherry blossom shooting out of the rifle represents the postcolonial hybridisation of female identities emerging from the historical confines of Meiji Japan.
3. Please google the photo -Yinka Shonibare CBE : “Flower Power,”
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For your first project you will be creating a PowerPoint presentation that can b

For your first project you will be creating a PowerPoint presentation that can be understood through reading text and viewing slides as visuals.
The topic of your presentation will be an International Repatriation request that you find in the
news, obviously not the Benin Bronzes or the Parthenon Marbles (but it could be other items
originating from Nigeria or Greece). Ideally, this will be a request that is in the process or just
recently happened. Please avoid any Nazi Era items as we will thoroughly cover this topic
later. We will also be covering NAGPRA and Native American repatriations as a unit so please
make sure that your topic is not from Native Americans in the USA requesting back items from
an American Museum.
Your project will be to investigate the origin of the objects (site or a cultural group that the
object/objects were taken from). You will need to find images of the original site and images of
what is being requested (or at least good descriptions of the objects). You will need to
investigate the terms of how the objects were taken/acquired, when they were taken/acquired,
and who was responsible for the taking/acquisition. Where are the objects now (find the
repository) and get any images you can. Who is requesting the objects back and where would
they go? (Again, get any images you can.) Based on your investigation, should the request be
honored and the repatriation carried through?
You will put this all into a short presentation (written out it should be approximately 350
(minimum) to 500 words (max of 750) with a minimum of 6 slides (the most you should need
would be 12 slides). Remember to record where you are getting your images from and cite
your sources at the end. Be as clear, concise, and informative as you can.

– 8 pages; double-spaced; 12-pt font; 1” margins (images do not count in the num

– 8 pages; double-spaced; 12-pt font; 1” margins (images do not count in the number of pages)
A formal analysis is a detailed descriiption of the “formal” qualities of an artwork. This exercise requires a long and sustained observation and descriiption of the art piece’s individual formal elements, such as subject, composition, pose, proportions, lines, space, texture, light and shadow, size, color, mood. A formal analysis assumes that a work of art has a meaning intended by the artist, and that this meaning can be ascertained by studying the relationships between the elements of the work. To aid in writing a formal analysis, you should think as if you were describing the work of art to someone who has never seen it before, so as to have a complete mental picture of what the work looks like. Yet, the formal analysis is more than just a descriiption of the work. It should also include a thesis statement that reflects your conclusions about the work. The thesis statement may, in general, answer a question like these: What do I think is the meaning of this work? What is the message that this work or artist sends to the viewer? What is this work all about? The thesis statement is an important element. It sets the tone for the entire paper, and sets it apart from being a merely descriiptive paper.
It is important to remember that your interest here is strictly formal; NO RESEARCH IS TO BE USED IN THIS PAPER. In other words, you are strictly relying on your ability to visually ‘read’ a work of art and make interpretations about it based on your analysis of it. Please use descriiptive language and adjectives to describe your work. Begin with a general descriiption of the work, and then move on to the more specific elements.
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Art History

https://www.skidmore.edu/arthistory/academic/writing/visual.php

Write an abstract of your research paper which contains the working title of you

Write an abstract of your research paper which contains the working title of your paper, your research question, thesis statement and a narrative of how you will develop your narrative or argument. Upload a document which will contain the abstract with a working list of images or works that you will use to contextualize your work of art (color, with full captions, one ), and a provisional bibliography of print resources (books, articles in Chicago style). Save all in one document in PDF for the upload. Both will be graded and count 10% towards your final grade.
PLEASE USE trust websites and some that i linked for example books, articles JSTOR which are mainly art history websites DONT CHANGE THE RESEARCH QUESTION HOWEVER YOU CAN CHANGE THE THESIS STATEMENT if there is anything your not sure about please ask as i dont have much of time for revision .