Fine Arts

Writing Assignment:
Choose TWO visual artists that were BORN after January 1, 1900, from your book and answer the six questions below for each artist.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT BOTH ARTISTS AT THE SAME TIME!
CRITERIA:
INELIGIBLE artists born before January 1, 1900.
Ineligible websites: Wikipedia.org, artsy.net, artcyclopedia.com… (or any other “general” art site or any site that is a “sale site”).
Artists that work as a team count as a single artist.
For each artist: Number, copy, and answer each of the SIX questions and then answer each question individually (rewrite the question and then answer the question).
Points will be deducted for missing or incomplete responses.
Follow the Question and Answer format.
Assignments submitted in the improper format WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY CREDIT.
If you have any questions about your selected artist, please email your instructor.
NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN FOR INELIGIBLE ARTISTS OR ARTISTS BORN PRIOR TO 1900.
QUESTIONS:
Artist name, year of birth, country of birth, and PAGE artist is found in your textbook. (1 pt)
The complete website where you found information about the artist. This website must be an “informational” site that is specific to your artist. (1 pt)
What is his/her primary media? (1 pt)
List TWO locations where the artist’s work is currently displayed or was recently displayed. Be specific. (2 pts)
Write a short paragraph about why this artist interests you. Your response must be at least 100 words for full credit. (2 pts)
On the Internet, locate one piece of the artist’s work that is not found in Introduction to Art. ThenIN YOUR OWN WORDSfully describe its media (form/materials) and content (meaning/story). Include the full website where you found the piece. Your response must be at least 150 words for full credit. (3 pts)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Review writing assignment criteria.
Follow the Question and Answer format.
Contact your instructor if you have any questions about the requirements.
EXAMPLE:
Artist name, year of birth, country of birth, the textbook page where the artist is mentioned. (1 pt)
Example: John Doe, Born 1902, Russia, Page 101
The complete website where you found information about the artist. (1 pt)
Example: http://www.pbs.org/art21/home/
What is his/her primary media? (1 pt)
Example: Oil Paint on wood panel.
List TWO locations where the artist’s work is currently displayed or was recently displayed. (2 pts)
Example: Museum of Modern Art, NYC and Leo Castelli Gallery, NYC. Book to get two artist is Sachant, P., Introduction to Art: Design, Context, and Meaning, University of North Georgia Press, Licensed under CC BY-SA Available for free at https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/BookDetail.aspx?bookId=374 or https://ung.edu/university-press/books/introduction-to-art.php

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