In your analysis of a painting, drawing or photograph, you should include your instinctive reaction to the work. Why are you drawn to it, or why do you dislike it? Your instinctive reaction is important, but equally important is your analysis of the technical qualities of the painting. Discuss color, size, subject matter, style, use of perspective, and any other relevant quality.

PAINTING REVIEW

For this review, you must view a painting, drawing or photograph and analyze it. You may choose from one of two venues: museum viewing or viewing on an internet website. Just looking at a print or copy of a work is not sufficient. Most museums are closed to the public this summer or are slowly reopening, and the museums have developed fantastic virtual exhibits.

In your analysis of a painting, drawing or photograph, you should include your instinctive reaction to the work. Why are you drawn to it, or why do you dislike it? Your instinctive reaction is important, but equally important is your analysis of the technical qualities of the painting. Discuss color, size, subject matter, style, use of perspective, and any other relevant quality.

It is important to BRIEFLY discuss the artist, and the style in which that painter worked. Be sure to mention the museum name or the website address which you accessed. You are welcome to review a painting by a local painter, but a photograph of the painting should accompany the review. Thank you!

an architectural site which can be found in Pennsylvania, another site
which you have visited in the last few months, OR choose a structure that you can
experience online or in our text. The site can consist of one building, structure, or
a complex. If the building is local and not a famous landmark, please attach a
photo at the end of your review. When you research, you will be using sources.
All sources must be credited in the body of the paper after paraphrased and directly
quoted information, and also on a Works Cited page.
Your assignment is this; identify the building or structure and its location, describe
it and discuss its appearance, and its purpose or function. Make use of terminology
learned in class during your discussion. Your discussion should include, but not be
limited to, the following questions if relevant. Please write your essay in prose
form and not as a ”list.” Be creative if you like!

What is the building’s / structure’s function (ex: church, barn, house, etc.)
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Has the function of this building changed since it was first constructed?
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What architectural style or styles best describe the building? It is a
representative example of an original style, or is it an example of a revival of a
style? (classical revival, etc.)
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Which architectural elements are distinctive? (ex: arch, column, tower)
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Why are you drawn to this building?
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What, if anything, is very unique about the structure?
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How does the building “fit” into its surroundings?
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IMPORTANT: What is the building’s function in modern culture? REVIEW
Choose an architectural site which can be found in Pennsylvania, another site
which you have visited in the last few months, OR choose a structure that you can
experience online or in our text. The site can consist of one building, structure, or
a complex. If the building is local and not a famous landmark, please attach a
photo at the end of your review. When you research, you will be using sources.
All sources must be credited in the body of the paper after paraphrased and directly
quoted information, and also on a Works Cited page.
Your assignment is this; identify the building or structure and its location, describe
it and discuss its appearance, and its purpose or function. Make use of terminology
learned in class during your discussion. Your discussion should include, but not be
limited to, the following questions if relevant. Please write your essay in prose
form and not as a ”list.” Be creative if you like!

What is the building’s / structure’s function (ex: church, barn, house, etc.)

Has the function of this building changed since it was first constructed?

What architectural style or styles best describe the building? It is a
representative example of an original style, or is it an example of a revival of a
style? (classical revival, etc.)

Which architectural elements are distinctive? (ex: arch, column, tower)

Why are you drawn to this building?

What, if anything, is very unique about the structure?

How does the building “fit” into its surroundings?

IMPORTANT: What is the building’s function in modern culture?

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