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Please write a “discussion: focus on calligraphy, painting and carpets ” for the

Please write a “discussion: focus on calligraphy, painting and carpets ” for the HA -126 Islamic Art and Civilization online class. I will post some examples at the bottom too. The discussion has to be more than 600 words.
Discussion Question: focus on Islamic art in sub-Saharan Africa
Islamic art has well-established forms and styles in what is commonly called North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Egypt). Based on what you’ve learned in this unit, what are the major features of sub-Saharan Islamic art and architecture? Can you speculate about the reason for the differences in style and appearance from North African visual culture?
What to do:
1. Listen to the VoiceThread presentations about the historical contexts of Islam in sub-Saharan Africa and selected examples examples of art and architecture.
2. Read the short essays and watch the videos in the Resources folder (these are links to websites and YouTube videos rather than PDF files).
VoiceThread :
https://m.blog.naver.com/rjwltakf291/223482823643?afterWebWrite=true
Resources folder :
Trade and the spread of islam in africa (An essay from the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History)
https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/tsis/hd_tsis.htm
the spread of islam in ancient africa (An essay from the Ancient History Encyclopedia)
https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1382/the-spread-of-islam-in-ancient-africa/
islam in the mali empire(An essay from the Ancient History Encyclopedia)
https://www.worldhistory.org/Mali_Empire/
islamic art in west africa (An article from the Encyclopedia Britannica about the influence of Islam in West African art, primarily architecture.)
https://www.britannica.com/art/African-architecture/Influences-of-Islam-and-Christianity
mosque architecture in west africa (An article about mosque architecture in West Africa.)
https://muslimheritage.com/west-african-mosque-architecture-a-brief-introduction/
an introduction to the great mosque in djenne, mail (A short video on YouTube about the issues facing neighborhood inhabitants near the Great Mosque in Djenne, Mali.)

the annual festival at the great mosque in djenne, mali (A brief video about the annual festival that accompanies the “re-clothing” of the Great Mosque in Djenne, Mali every year.)

Example :
Similar to what we have already mastered when analyzing Islamic art in Southeast Asia, to better understand the specifics of the Islamic art in Sub-Saharan Africa, we need to analyze the geographic and historic component of how Islam was spreading from the Arabic lands to this area of Africa, and how the already established cultures and religions of Sub-Saharan Africa was integrated or reconciled with the new religion.
As North Africa was already conquered by Muslims during the seventh century, Islam continued to spread to West Africa through its first wave via merchants, traders, scholars, and missionaries, and then continued to spread across and around the Sahara Desert. At the same time, the second wave was coming through Egypt, going through the Sudan region below the Sahara Desert. And finally, the third wave of spread of Islam was by Arabic traders crossing the Red Sea from the Arabic peninsula to the Swahili coast. However, unlike the initial spread of Islam to North Africa that was created mostly through military force during the Umayyad dynasty, the spread of Islam to Sub-Saharan Africa was mostly peaceful and gradual.
Islam was first adopted by ruling African rulers and members of the elites in the cities of kingdoms like Mali or Songhai, who understood the potential benefits especially when it comes to trade and power, which later resulted in the rest of the population to follow the same example, or simply converting to Islam to avoid being sold to slavery. The population in the rural areas remained mostly unaffected by the new religion until much later. However, no matter where the Islam was adopted, indigenous beliefs and rituals continued to be practiced or were even blended with the new religion which is one of the main characteristics of Sub-Saharan Islam in Africa.
As African rulers understood how indigenous religions were important to the people, they did not completely dismiss the indigenous religious practices and beliefs, which cause them to blend into a locally adapted Islam. Ancestors continued to be worshipped and rituals like masquerading still performed, and existing figural African sculptural art of pre-Islamic age, especially in Dogan region in Mali, continued to be created and is still something African art in general is known for. And even though sculptural art is typically not what we are used to seeing in “religious” Islamic art, these sculptures continued to be important as a part of “secular” Islamic art. These are just some of the elements that created a more modified version of Islamic art that seems different to the Islamic art of the Middle East and North Africa, which is like the case of the Islamic art of Southeast Asia which also blended the native beliefs and traditions into the Islamic art coming to those areas.
Focusing on the architecture of Sub-Saharan Africa, we can see another way the Islamic architecture was modified according to available materials of the region. If we look at the case studies presented in the lecture, like the great mosque in Djenne or the Djingareyber mosque in Timbuktu in Mali, placed in the Sahel area, made of sun-dried mud brick called Adobe, or the new houses of “Tabali”, or pear-shaped mud bricks, we can see how materials used were those available in the area, which is one of the reasons these objects look so different compared to mosques in the Arabic lands that are mostly made of stone. These materials, shaped by hand, are organic and often asymmetric, which adds a special quality to the architectural elements differing from the rigidity of the aesthetics of the rest of the Islamic world. It almost feels like every person who helped shape the facade imprinted a part of themselves into it. Other interesting details we can notice on the exteriors are wooden reinforcements sticking out of the facades as spikes, that also served as a sort of scaffolding for people to climb and work on the facade, as the mud facades needed to be often maintained. The interior of a Sub-Saharan Mosque is simplified and minimalist, stripped of interior decoration and colors, somewhat ascetic, most of the surfaces are covered in mud, both interior and exterior, which is again very different from heavily decorated mosques in other parts of the world filled of mosaics and porcelain tiles. The arches and columns remain important parts of the mosque interior’s supportive structure, and something we expect to see like minarets, orientation of qibla wall, mihrab, open courtyard, and a covered sanctuary area are still there. Often, these mosques get bigger over time with expansions, as the number of people using the mosques would grow, so it is sometimes hard to know how exactly they looked at the time they are initially built, as expansions and renovations would alter architectural elements and change the look of their architecture. Some structures, like Nando Mosque, show ever closer the influence of indigenous culture to the Sub-Saharan African architecture, and the carved high relief motifs on the interior walls show close connection to pre-Islamic Dogan visual aesthetic tradition, while the function of the building is still following the started conventions of a mosque. In the image attached bellow, it is interesting to see a few more images of the Nando Mosque, including the floor plan and cross-section, which I think are quite interesting, as I am sure it was not easy to create architectural drawings of a building that is so organic in its nature and design, and every single wall is unique.
All the abovementioned unique features of the Sub-Saharan art further help us understand the diversity of Islamic art across the world in ever more detail, and how local cultures and customs can affect the development of art even when they come from the same core. Just as it was the case with Southeast Asian Islamic art, the Islamic art of Sub-Saharan Africa might be somewhat neglected in the art history when compared the Islamic art of the Arabic lands, and it is our job to help it be more recognized.

Representations of the Body in Art
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Representations of the Body in Art
Artistic representations of the human body have been a timeless source of inspiration, reflecting cultural aesthetics, societal norms, and individual creativity. This assignment challenges you to delve into the diverse ways the body has been portrayed in art, both historically and in contemporary contexts. Through thorough research and creative reflection, you will not only analyze various approaches to body representation but also envision your own artistic interpretation.
The final project will be presented as a well-researched PowerPoint presentation. Scholarly research is an important component of this project.
Select a Focus/Theme and Find Artworks
Choose a theme that centers around the representation of the human body in art. This theme should offer a unique angle through which you can explore how the body has been depicted, symbolized, and communicated in diverse artistic contexts.
Below are some theme ideas. You do not have to select from this list, but feel free to use these themes as a starting point, or come up with your own. Remember, try to choose a theme that aligns with your interests and the artworks you plan to analyze.
Anatomy and Scientific Inquiry: Analyze how artists have engaged with anatomical accuracy and scientific understanding of the body, reflecting advancements in medical knowledge.
Beauty and Aesthetics: Explore the concept of beauty as represented through the human body and how cultural ideals have shaped artistic portrayals of physical attractiveness.
Body in Photography and Digital Art: Analyze how digital media and photography have influenced the representation of the body in art.
Human Body in Religious Context: Analyze the representation of the body in religious art, highlighting the significance of religious beliefs and rituals in shaping these depictions.
Movement and Gesture: Explore how artists capture the dynamics of the human body in motion, conveying emotion and narrative through gestures and poses.
Mythology and Folklore: Investigate how art uses the human body to portray mythological narratives and folklore, emphasizing cultural stories and beliefs.
Nature and Ancestral Connection: Examining how artworks use the body to depict a profound connection with nature and ancestors, often seen in indigenous art.
Nature and the Human Form: Investigate how artists integrate the human body with natural elements, blurring the boundaries between human and environment.
Renaissance and the Body: Explore how the Renaissance period revolutionized the portrayal of the human body.
Resilience and Strength: Analyze how artists can portray the body as a symbol of resilience, strength, and endurance in the face of historical and contemporary challenges.
Social Hierarchies: Investigate how the portrayal of the body in art reflects social hierarchies, status, and the dynamics of power.
Surrealism and Abstraction: Investigate how the body is transformed and abstracted in surreal and abstract art, giving rise to new interpretations.
Symbolism in Eastern Art: Exploring how the human body is used as a vehicle to convey spiritual and metaphysical ideas in Eastern art forms such as Indian, Chinese, or Japanese art.
Textiles and Body Adornments: Explore the depiction of the body through textiles, clothing, and body adornments in non-Western cultures.
The Body in Ancient Art: Explore the significance of the human body in ancient art forms such as cave paintings, Egyptian sculpture, Greek and Roman statuary, and ancient African, Indian or Chinese art.
The Body in Modern Art – Body as a Medium: Examine how the body became a medium of artistic expression in modern art, with a special focus on performance art and body art movements.
Where can you find artworks that fit your theme? Consider using your textbook as a starting point. The Google Arts and Culture websiteLinks to an external site. is also a good place to find artworks to research as it contains pieces from over 2000 museums and archives. Remember, an internet search can start you off, but you want to move onto scholarly articles for your presentation. Museum resources are acceptable.
Gather Scholarly Sources and Research
Utilize at least five scholarly sources that align with your chosen theme. Keep in mind that you will be focusing your research around a minimum of five artists/artworks. Use your textbook and course material for inspiration. Avoid simple Internet searches and Wikipedia entries.
Effective primary sources include:
Artist’s statements
Interviews with the artist
Manuscripts, correspondence, and reviews written at the time that exhibitions of the artist’s work were held
Artists’ own accounts of their life and work: autobiographies, memoirs, and oral histories recorded later
Effective secondary sources include interpretations and analyses of primary sources by someone else, such as:
Reference books (dictionaries of art, encyclopedias)
Books by scholars
Scholarly journal articles
Book reviews
Museum websites*
* The Internet is a rich source of information, but you need to be very careful to evaluate the legitimacy of the sites. In general, websites are unreliable if it is unclear who wrote the information or what contributors’ qualifications are. Many of the great museums around the world have their own websites, however, which are excellent and trustworthy sources of fascinating information. These websites are generally considered secondary sources, but may include primary source information, too.
Once you have done your research, you need to pull it all together to present a coherent interpretation of the artwork that shows that you understand the content and context. This interpretation should include your own opinion, carefully developed by considering your research findings. The strongest interpretations of an artwork combine the viewer’s formal analysis, factual evidence from primary and secondary sources, and support from the work of specialists who know about the topics being covered.
Source: DeWitte, Debra J., et al. Gateways to Art: Understanding the Visual Arts. 2018.
Presentation: Artwork Analysis
Create a PowerPoint (PPT) Presentation using the following guidelines to present your research.
Slide 1: Title Slide
Your title slide should include a captivating title that reflects your chosen theme.
Also include your name and date.
Slide 2: Defining the Theme
Write a concise explanation of your chosen theme. Introduce the artists and their cultural contexts.
Provide an explanation of how this theme offers a unique perspective on body representation in art.
Slides 3-12: Artwork Analysis
Present and analyze at least five artworks by at least five different artists that exemplify your chosen theme.Use your textbook and course material for ideas on where to start.
Your chosen artworks should have two dedicated slides each as follows:An image slide which includes a high quality image of the artwork and its basic identifying information (artist name, title, date, medium, dimensions, and location if known). You may include detail images or alternative views.
A separate slide where you discuss in a researched statement how the artwork reflects your theme and contributes to the discourse of body representation in art. Also consider how the artist’s choice of materials and/or processes may be relevant or meaningful.
Remember, you will do the above for each artwork, so this section should be 10 slides (5 image slides and 5 researched statement slides).
Slide 13: Comparative Analysis
In a separate written statement (300 words minimum) you will compare and contrast the artists in terms of their interpretation of the theme. Identify common threads and variations in their approaches. Support your claims with research and informed examples/ideas, and draw upon concepts, terms, and approaches learned in class.
Presentation (cont.): Artwork Proposal
Slide 14 (or more slides as needed): Artwork Proposal
After conducting your research, you will now get a chance to think creatively and propose an imagined artwork where you envision your own representation of the body. This could be a self-portrait, but it does not have to be.
Do not worry if you are not artistically inclined! You are not expected to create an actual finished art piece; it is merely a proposal.
Concepts: Describe the concepts and theme of your envisioned work. What emotions or messages are important to convey?
Inspiration: Share what inspired your idea. Did the research influence your concept? Keep in mind that your artwork proposal does not have to relate directly to the artists or theme you chose for the main part of your research project. However, in your statement, you should make thoughtful connections to your artists and/or theme, whether this be through comparison or contrast.
Details: What materials/medium would you use? Consider and explain the scale, location, style, and subject matter. Be specific and as vividly descriptive as possible, demonstrating an understanding of course concepts. Would it be figurative or would you represent the body (yourself if a self-portrait) through other ways?
Visual Representation: Include any simple sketches, diagram, images, or visuals that may aid in the depiction of your proposed artwork. If you don’t want to sketch, you could include found images or a digital collage that may assist in helping to visualize your idea.
A fun part of this proposal is that since you are not actually expected to complete the work, you are not constricted by location, scale, or cost of materials!
Presentation (cont.): Works Cited
Final Slide: Works Cited (References)
On the final slide, include a properly formatted full reference list.
Remember to use in-text citations on the content slides.
Formatting GuidelinesIt is recommended to create your presentation in PowerPoint and submit a PPT file or a PDF.You may choose a different application such as Google Slides or Canva, but remember, if you use something other than PPT to complete your presentation, it must be saved and submitted as a PDF document – other file types are NOT accepted.
Organize your slide presentation according to the instructions.
Use clear and complete sentences throughout your presentation. Proofread before submission. You must use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Your file may be large, so give yourself plenty of time to upload the assignment to avoid delays. The syllabus late policy applies.
-(need to be done by Jun 18 by 11:00pm)-

Representations of the Body in Art
Artistic representations of the human body ha

Representations of the Body in Art
Artistic representations of the human body have been a timeless source of inspiration, reflecting cultural aesthetics, societal norms, and individual creativity. This assignment challenges you to delve into the diverse ways the body has been portrayed in art, both historically and in contemporary contexts. Through thorough research and creative reflection, you will not only analyze various approaches to body representation but also envision your own artistic interpretation.
The final project will be presented as a well-researched PowerPoint presentation. Scholarly research is an important component of this project.
Click to read through the full instructions in the expanders below.
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Select a Focus/Theme and Find Artworks
Choose a theme that centers around the representation of the human body in art. This theme should offer a unique angle through which you can explore how the body has been depicted, symbolized, and communicated in diverse artistic contexts.
Below are some theme ideas. You do not have to select from this list, but feel free to use these themes as a starting point, or come up with your own. Remember, try to choose a theme that aligns with your interests and the artworks you plan to analyze.
Anatomy and Scientific Inquiry: Analyze how artists have engaged with anatomical accuracy and scientific understanding of the body, reflecting advancements in medical knowledge.
Beauty and Aesthetics: Explore the concept of beauty as represented through the human body and how cultural ideals have shaped artistic portrayals of physical attractiveness.
Body in Photography and Digital Art: Analyze how digital media and photography have influenced the representation of the body in art.
Human Body in Religious Context: Analyze the representation of the body in religious art, highlighting the significance of religious beliefs and rituals in shaping these depictions.
Movement and Gesture: Explore how artists capture the dynamics of the human body in motion, conveying emotion and narrative through gestures and poses.
Mythology and Folklore: Investigate how art uses the human body to portray mythological narratives and folklore, emphasizing cultural stories and beliefs.
Nature and Ancestral Connection: Examining how artworks use the body to depict a profound connection with nature and ancestors, often seen in indigenous art.
Nature and the Human Form: Investigate how artists integrate the human body with natural elements, blurring the boundaries between human and environment.
Renaissance and the Body: Explore how the Renaissance period revolutionized the portrayal of the human body.
Resilience and Strength: Analyze how artists can portray the body as a symbol of resilience, strength, and endurance in the face of historical and contemporary challenges.
Social Hierarchies: Investigate how the portrayal of the body in art reflects social hierarchies, status, and the dynamics of power.
Surrealism and Abstraction: Investigate how the body is transformed and abstracted in surreal and abstract art, giving rise to new interpretations.
Symbolism in Eastern Art: Exploring how the human body is used as a vehicle to convey spiritual and metaphysical ideas in Eastern art forms such as Indian, Chinese, or Japanese art.
Textiles and Body Adornments: Explore the depiction of the body through textiles, clothing, and body adornments in non-Western cultures.
The Body in Ancient Art: Explore the significance of the human body in ancient art forms such as cave paintings, Egyptian sculpture, Greek and Roman statuary, and ancient African, Indian or Chinese art.
The Body in Modern Art – Body as a Medium: Examine how the body became a medium of artistic expression in modern art, with a special focus on performance art and body art movements.
Where can you find artworks that fit your theme? Consider using your textbook as a starting point. The Google Arts and Culture websiteLinks to an external site. is also a good place to find artworks to research as it contains pieces from over 2000 museums and archives. Remember, an internet search can start you off, but you want to move onto scholarly articles for your presentation. Museum resources are acceptable.
Gather Scholarly Sources and Research
Utilize at least five scholarly sources that align with your chosen theme. Keep in mind that you will be focusing your research around a minimum of five artists/artworks. Use your textbook and course material for inspiration. Avoid simple Internet searches and Wikipedia entries.
Effective primary sources include:
Artist’s statements
Interviews with the artist
Manuscripts, correspondence, and reviews written at the time that exhibitions of the artist’s work were held
Artists’ own accounts of their life and work: autobiographies, memoirs, and oral histories recorded later
Effective secondary sources include interpretations and analyses of primary sources by someone else, such as:
Reference books (dictionaries of art, encyclopedias)
Books by scholars
Scholarly journal articles
Book reviews
Museum websites*
* The Internet is a rich source of information, but you need to be very careful to evaluate the legitimacy of the sites. In general, websites are unreliable if it is unclear who wrote the information or what contributors’ qualifications are. Many of the great museums around the world have their own websites, however, which are excellent and trustworthy sources of fascinating information. These websites are generally considered secondary sources, but may include primary source information, too.
Once you have done your research, you need to pull it all together to present a coherent interpretation of the artwork that shows that you understand the content and context. This interpretation should include your own opinion, carefully developed by considering your research findings. The strongest interpretations of an artwork combine the viewer’s formal analysis, factual evidence from primary and secondary sources, and support from the work of specialists who know about the topics being covered.
Source: DeWitte, Debra J., et al. Gateways to Art: Understanding the Visual Arts. 2018.
Library Resources: A good place to start is at the USF Library.Links to an external site. There you will find library databases related to art and art history. You can also find that information on the University of South Florida library research guide for Art & Art History.Links to an external site.
Presentation: Artwork Analysis
Create a PowerPoint (PPT) Presentation using the following guidelines to present your research.
You may choose to use other presentation applications other than PPT, such as Google Slides, or Canva.comLinks to an external site., but if you do, you must save and submit your final work as a text-based PDF document in order to receive credit.
Slide 1: Title Slide
Your title slide should include a captivating title that reflects your chosen theme.
Also include your name and date.
Slide 2: Defining the Theme
Write a concise explanation of your chosen theme. Introduce the artists and their cultural contexts.
Provide an explanation of how this theme offers a unique perspective on body representation in art.
Slides 3-12: Artwork Analysis
Present and analyze at least five artworks by at least five different artists that exemplify your chosen theme.Use your textbook and course material for ideas on where to start.
Your chosen artworks should have two dedicated slides each as follows:An image slide which includes a high quality image of the artwork and its basic identifying information (artist name, title, date, medium, dimensions, and location if known). You may include detail images or alternative views.
A separate slide where you discuss in a researched statement how the artwork reflects your theme and contributes to the discourse of body representation in art. Also consider how the artist’s choice of materials and/or processes may be relevant or meaningful.
Remember, you will do the above for each artwork, so this section should be 10 slides (5 image slides and 5 researched statement slides).
Slide 13: Comparative Analysis
In a separate written statement (300 words minimum) you will compare and contrast the artists in terms of their interpretation of the theme. Identify common threads and variations in their approaches. Support your claims with research and informed examples/ideas, and draw upon concepts, terms, and approaches learned in class.
Presentation (cont.): Artwork Proposal
Slide 14 (or more slides as needed): Artwork Proposal
After conducting your research, you will now get a chance to think creatively and propose an imagined artwork where you envision your own representation of the body. This could be a self-portrait, but it does not have to be.
Do not worry if you are not artistically inclined! You are not expected to create an actual finished art piece; it is merely a proposal.
Concepts: Describe the concepts and theme of your envisioned work. What emotions or messages are important to convey?
Inspiration: Share what inspired your idea. Did the research influence your concept? Keep in mind that your artwork proposal does not have to relate directly to the artists or theme you chose for the main part of your research project. However, in your statement, you should make thoughtful connections to your artists and/or theme, whether this be through comparison or contrast.
Details: What materials/medium would you use? Consider and explain the scale, location, style, and subject matter. Be specific and as vividly descriptive as possible, demonstrating an understanding of course concepts. Would it be figurative or would you represent the body (yourself if a self-portrait) through other ways?
Visual Representation: Include any simple sketches, diagram, images, or visuals that may aid in the depiction of your proposed artwork. If you don’t want to sketch, you could include found images or a digital collage that may assist in helping to visualize your idea.
A fun part of this proposal is that since you are not actually expected to complete the work, you are not constricted by location, scale, or cost of materials!
Presentation (cont.): Works Cited
Final Slide: Works Cited (References)
On the final slide, include a properly formatted full reference list.
See the University’s library guide for Citing Sources. Links to an external site.
Remember to use in-text citations on the content slides.
Formatting GuidelinesIt is recommended to create your presentation in PowerPoint and submit a PPT file or a PDF.You may choose a different application such as Google Slides or Canva, but remember, if you use something other than PPT to complete your presentation, it must be saved and submitted as a PDF document – other file types are NOT accepted.
Organize your slide presentation according to the instructions.
Use clear and complete sentences throughout your presentation. Proofread before submission. You must use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Your file may be large, so give yourself plenty of time to upload the assignment to avoid delays. The syllabus late policy applies.

There are two parts to this assignment. The first one is to describe 6 images an

There are two parts to this assignment. The first one is to describe 6 images and write a description. The second part includes reading an article and reporting it. Please be familiar with describing Islamic architecture and ceramic

VIDEO ASSIGMENT 1- First look at the original painting by Frans Hals, then watch

VIDEO ASSIGMENT 1- First look at the original painting by Frans Hals, then watch the video, Titus Kaphar Can Art Amend HistoryLinks to an external site., and answer the following questions:
In looking at the Frans Hals painting, Family Group in a Landscape, what observations can be made about the work?
What characteristics of the Frans Hals painting are relevant to Dutch portraiture of this time period?
How do these observations reflect the socio-economic status of the subjects?
After watching the video, what does Titus Kaphar comment on with his replicated painting?
What other examples from your textbook might include references to a similar socio-economic schism or overlooked figures subordinated in the composition?
Be sure and include any references cited. Your answers should be in paragraph form and 250-500 words.
Artist Titus Kaphar makes paintings and sculptures that wrestle with the struggles of the past while speaking to the diversity and advances of the present. In an unforgettable live workshop, Kaphar takes a brush full of white paint to a replica of a 17th-century Frans Hals painting, obscuring parts of the composition and bringing its hidden story into view. There’s a narrative coded in art like this, Kaphar says. What happens when we shift our focus and confront unspoken truths? DISCUSSION ASSIGMENT – Consider the debate among historians about art restoration. For example, in 2016 the Louvre Museum made the decision to restore Leonardo da Vinci’s St. John the Baptist. This sparked a debate regarding the altering of the image and artist intent. In this discussion students should consider the positions of the historians and decide should the artwork undergo restoration. Be specific in your reasons as you detail what the restoration would imply (the removal of glazing or varnish) and how it might impact (or if it will not) the artist work. Compare and contrast the results from the Da Vinci restoration.
Did the restoration alter the artist’s work?
How did the removal of the varnish change the work?
Or was the varnish altering the artist’s work? How so?
Does it change the way we experience the work? Or the content/meaning of the work?
Requirements:
Your original post answers should appear in paragraph format with a minimum of 500 words.
ESSAY ASSIGMENT-Drawing vs Painting: British artist David Hockney refers to his works created on the iPad as drawings. Compare his iPad drawing with the watercolor painting by John Singer Sargent. Does the distinction between drawing and painting make sense in this case? How do our definitions relate to each of these images? Where should the line between the two be drawn? What is the subject of each of the artworks. Describe each artwork in formal terms (using visual elements and principles of design). How does the medium affect the content or meaning of the work? Answers should be between 250-500 words in paragraph format and include works cited.
2-DISCUSSION 1. Based on the article “If Hitler asked you” analyze the power/influence of social groups in your life. Try to think of a situation in which you felt uncomfortable that the group had as much influence over you as it did. Analyze your resistance or other reactions to that influence or power.
2. If you have ever been a victim of police violence, know someone who has been, or seen such an event, analyze it from the framework of the article “Police Accounts of Normal Force”. If not, read an account of the Rodney King beating and analyze that event from the framework of this article.
Each of your answers should be around 300 words for a total of approximately 600 words.

VIDEO ASSIGMENT 1- First look at the original painting by Frans Hals, then watch

VIDEO ASSIGMENT 1- First look at the original painting by Frans Hals, then watch the video, Titus Kaphar Can Art Amend HistoryLinks to an external site., and answer the following questions:
In looking at the Frans Hals painting, Family Group in a Landscape, what observations can be made about the work?
What characteristics of the Frans Hals painting are relevant to Dutch portraiture of this time period?
How do these observations reflect the socio-economic status of the subjects?
After watching the video, what does Titus Kaphar comment on with his replicated painting?
What other examples from your textbook might include references to a similar socio-economic schism or overlooked figures subordinated in the composition?
Be sure and include any references cited. Your answers should be in paragraph form and 250-500 words.
Artist Titus Kaphar makes paintings and sculptures that wrestle with the struggles of the past while speaking to the diversity and advances of the present. In an unforgettable live workshop, Kaphar takes a brush full of white paint to a replica of a 17th-century Frans Hals painting, obscuring parts of the composition and bringing its hidden story into view. There’s a narrative coded in art like this, Kaphar says. What happens when we shift our focus and confront unspoken truths? DISCUSSION ASSIGMENT – Consider the debate among historians about art restoration. For example, in 2016 the Louvre Museum made the decision to restore Leonardo da Vinci’s St. John the Baptist. This sparked a debate regarding the altering of the image and artist intent. In this discussion students should consider the positions of the historians and decide should the artwork undergo restoration. Be specific in your reasons as you detail what the restoration would imply (the removal of glazing or varnish) and how it might impact (or if it will not) the artist work. Compare and contrast the results from the Da Vinci restoration.
Did the restoration alter the artist’s work?
How did the removal of the varnish change the work?
Or was the varnish altering the artist’s work? How so?
Does it change the way we experience the work? Or the content/meaning of the work?
Requirements:
Your original post answers should appear in paragraph format with a minimum of 500 words.
ESSAY ASSIGMENT-Drawing vs Painting: British artist David Hockney refers to his works created on the iPad as drawings. Compare his iPad drawing with the watercolor painting by John Singer Sargent. Does the distinction between drawing and painting make sense in this case? How do our definitions relate to each of these images? Where should the line between the two be drawn? What is the subject of each of the artworks. Describe each artwork in formal terms (using visual elements and principles of design). How does the medium affect the content or meaning of the work? Answers should be between 250-500 words in paragraph format and include works cited.
2-DISCUSSION 1. Based on the article “If Hitler asked you” analyze the power/influence of social groups in your life. Try to think of a situation in which you felt uncomfortable that the group had as much influence over you as it did. Analyze your resistance or other reactions to that influence or power.
2. If you have ever been a victim of police violence, know someone who has been, or seen such an event, analyze it from the framework of the article “Police Accounts of Normal Force”. If not, read an account of the Rodney King beating and analyze that event from the framework of this article.
Each of your answers should be around 300 words for a total of approximately 600 words.

This week we looked at portraits of Henry VIII and Francis I – they showed intim

This week we looked at portraits of Henry VIII and Francis I – they showed intimidating men who believed in their absolute authority on Earth, that they answered only to God, which is what we’re meant to see and think.
Find a 21st-century portrait of someone and tell us what it conveys. Is the person intimidating like the two kings or is there a different attitude or message that we, the viewer, are meant to have?
Do not pick the same one as a classmate.

This week we looked at portraits of Henry VIII and Francis I – they showed intim

This week we looked at portraits of Henry VIII and Francis I – they showed intimidating men who believed in their absolute authority on Earth, that they answered only to God, which is what we’re meant to see and think.
Find a 21st-century portrait of someone and tell us what it conveys. Is the person intimidating like the two kings or is there a different attitude or message that we, the viewer, are meant to have?
Do not pick the same one as a classmate.