Read the following poems written during the Harlem Renaissance:
Incident by C
Read the following poems written during the Harlem Renaissance:
Incident by Countee Cullen (1925)
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/42618/incident-56d2213a45f36
If We Must Die by Claude McKay (1919)
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44694/if-we-must-die
Describe the historical context of these poems.
Due March 13
United States History Since 1876
Please make sure and completely a
Due March 13
United States History Since 1876
Please make sure and completely answer the questions. Your response should be minimally one paragraph each.
In what ways do Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres and Eugène Delacroix seemingly rep
In what ways do Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres and Eugène Delacroix seemingly represent the opposing forces of early nineteenth-century French painting? What specific works by these artists exemplify their attitudes and artistic philosophies?
The work shown is Guernica by Pablo Picasso. In the book Theories of Modern Art:
The work shown is Guernica by Pablo Picasso. In the book Theories of Modern Art: A Source Book by Artists and Critics, Picasso is quoted as making the following statement: “What do you think an artist is? An imbecile who has only eyes if he’s a painter…? On the contrary, he’s at the same time a political being, constantly alive to heartrending fiery, or happy events, to which he responds in every way…No, painting is not done to decorate apartments. It is an instrument of war for attack and defense against the enemy.” Making specific reference to both the question and the painting, analyze how Picasso expresses both emotional and political content in Guernica. in 300-500 words in length.
Why are oil painting and printmaking considered technological innovations in the
Why are oil painting and printmaking considered technological innovations in the history of art? How did each media dramatically change the course of art making? Include specific artworks as examples in your posts.
In much of their work Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot portrayed women and childr
In much of their work Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot portrayed women and children. Some scholars suggest that Cassatt’s and Morisot’s subject matter was restricted by their gender, although their paintings also highlight the importance of women as wives and mothers. Select an image of Mary Cassatt or Berthe Morisot and discuss how you feel about the work. Does the work feel restricted by gender or does it move beyond simply a painting of a mother and child? Please include an image of your chosen work in the first post.
In of 300-500 words analyze Manet’sThe Luncheon on the GrassLinks to an external
In of 300-500 words analyze Manet’sThe Luncheon on the GrassLinks to an external site. (25.10) What was its initial reception? Why was it criticized? How could this work be interpreted as making a social statement and a condemnation of the bourgeoisie?
Throughout history artists have used the self-portrait to communicate a wide ran
Throughout history artists have used the self-portrait to communicate a wide range of information apart from just their physical appearance. Select and identify two self-portraits, in any medium, from distinct art-historical periods that we have discussed in this course. In 300-500 words, analyze how each self-portrait conveys information about the artist and his or her era. Include both images, artist names, dates and mediums in your writing.
Andy Warhol famously said, “Art is anything you can get away with.” What do you
Andy Warhol famously said, “Art is anything you can get away with.” What do you think that he meant by that statement? Using Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans (29.15) or another example, discuss the impact of Warhol’s work on contemporary art. How could this work be interpreted as a social statement?
In of 300-500 words compare and contrast Francisco Goya’s The Family of Charles
In of 300-500 words compare and contrast Francisco Goya’s The Family of Charles IVLinks to an external site. (24.2) and Diego Velázquez’ The Maids of HonorLinks to an external site. (19.38).