Choose an object in the David Owsley Museum of art that was created between the years 400 and 1800. Then write a 3-4 page essay that addresses the following areas:
Identify the object's artist, title, date, dimensions, and medium or material.
Subject Matter
What is the subject matter of the work?
Form
How are formal elements and principles of design used to express the subject matter and organize the composition? Address any elements that seem important: line, perspective, shape, space, light and dark, color, etc. Is the work balanced? Does it seem unified? Is there significant use of rhythm and repetition? How does the work create emphasis? You do not need to provide an exhaustive analysis. Stick to what you think is most important.
Context
Is there a larger philosophical, historical, or social context that informs the work? Are there symbolic or personal meanings in the work? Answering questions will require research. You may not be able to find specific information on the work or the artist, but you can research the relevant art history.You can start here.
Content
What is the meaning of the work? Why do you think it was created?
Sketch
Make a rough sketch of the object. Stick figures and simple shapes are OK. I will not judge your drawing skill.
Identify the object's artist, title, date, dimensions, and medium or material.
Subject Matter
What is the subject matter of the work?Form
How are formal elements and principles of design used to express the subject matter and organize the composition? Address any elements that seem important: line, perspective, shape, space, light and dark, color, etc. Is the work balanced? Does it seem unified? Is there significant use of rhythm and repetition? How does the work create emphasis? You do not need to provide an exhaustive analysis. Stick to what you think is most important.Context
Is there a larger philosophical, historical, or social context that informs the work? Are there symbolic or personal meanings in the work? Answering questions will require research. You may not be able to find specific information on the work or the artist, but you can research the relevant art history.You can start here.Content
What is the meaning of the work? Why do you think it was created?Sketch
Make a rough sketch of the object. Stick figures and simple shapes are OK. I will not judge your drawing skill.