Explain how the work is characteristic of the artist’s style?

Chapter 5 Essay
Art Interpretive Evaluation
Grading:
See assessment rubric attached.
Instructions:
For this Art Interpretive Evaluation Essay, you will choose one of the paintings from the list below and evaluate the work of visual art.
Essay Instructions: Now that you’ve carefully examined the work of visual art and completed your research, compose an essay of at least 400 words (total) where you compose an essay of FIVE fully developed paragraphs (one paragraph for each of the following questions):
Paragraph 1: Describe the painting: What is your general impression of the painting? What parts of the painting stand out to you? What formal elements are used in the composition and how are they used?
Paragraph 2: Identify the artistic characteristics and styles in the painting: Explain how the work is characteristic of the artist’s style? What art genre/style does the work belong to (Impressionism, Romanticism, Renaissance, etc)? Explain how you know this based on the details in the artwork. You may have to do a little research (or a google image search) about the artist’s style. Cite specific examples.
Paragraph 3: Interpret the painting: What do you think the overall meaning of the work is? Be sure to use details from the work to support your interpretation. Don’t just copy and paste from a website. This should be your interpretation.
Why do you think the artist created this work of art? Why do you think this? Include details from the work for support. Don’t make this into a research paper, though.
Paragraph 4: Do a little research about your chosen artwork. How does your interpretation compare with your research? Be sure to properly cite your research sources.
Paragraph 5: This painting is considered a “valuable and important” piece of art. Do you agree? If so, explain which features of the painting makes you agree. If not, explain why you disagree by citing relevant features of the painting.
Submit your essay as a Word Document (.doc or .docx), PDF, or a Rich Text Format (.rtf) file. Do not submit in .pages format.
Works of art to choose from (click on link to access image):
1. Frida Kahlo, Self Portrait on the Border line between Mexico and the United States
2. Jan Steen, The Merry Family
3. Norman Lewis, Evening Rendezvous
4. Auguste Renoir, Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette
5. Cassius Marcellus Coolidge, Dogs Playing Poker
6. George Grosz, The Eclipse of the Sun

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