FINAL EXAM
The final exam is scheduled for Tuesday December 14, 2010, 10:30am-12:30pm
The correct pdf is now available. It will take a while to download, so please be patient.
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No class today. I’ll try to email everyone their current grade. The final exam review will be up on the site this weekend.
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Museums were assigned in class 11/23
2-3 pages to present in class
Include in your paper:
• History of the museum
• Current exhibitions
• Pick a work or exhibition on the site that you would like to see in person and explain why you like it. Preferably not one we’ve already seen this semester.
Extra Credit – 2 Museums
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Writing Assignment
History of Modern Art
Art 6 Fall 2010
50 points
Write a 6-8 page paper on one of the following topics. Your paper should be typed, double-spaced and formatted in the MLA style. Images should be referenced in the paper and included at the end of your paper.
A thesis paragraph is due on November 11. (Worth 10 of the 50 points)
The biography portion of your paper should include facts that are generally pertinent to the subject you are writing about.
Help is available in the Writing Center in the library.
Plagiarism in any way will result in a final score of 0 points. If you are not sure what constitutes plagiarism, ask me or seek help in the Writing Center.
Topics
1. Chose an art movement or group that we’ve discussed in class. Look closely at work by two or three of these artists before and after his or her membership in the group. Write a short biography of each of the artists and then consider the following:
- How was the artist’s work affected by being part of this group?
- How did it change after the group dissolved?
- Look at connections with other artists working at the time.
- What was distinctive about the artists of this group?
2. Select two artists we’ve discussed in class who have different styles, but similar subject matter. Write a short biography of each of the artists and then discuss the similarities and differences between their approaches to the same subject. You cannot use the images from our first quiz.
3. Much of the work of work we’ve discussed this semester was heavily criticized at the time it was made. Select a work that we’ve discussed this semester and research the criticism it received. Find a contemporary work or artist who has received similar criticism. Write a short biography of each of the artists.
- Consider how and why the works were challenged and upset critics.
- Was the controversial reception related to the representation, the medium, the scale, the cost, or the location of the work? Find at least two references to the contemporary work.
4. Research two artist/architects who designed furniture. Write a short biography of each of the designers.
- What effect did their design have on society at the time it was created?
- Is the design still in production today?
4. Several of the artists we have discussed this semester were husband and wife. Write a short biography of each artist and then discuss how each one’s work influenced (or didn’t) the other.
Extra Credit – Add an additional artist/designer to your paper to make it an 8-10 page paper. Make sure to choose an artist who supports your thesis idea. Up to 25 points
If you have an idea for your paper, please email me as soon as possible so I can approve the topic.
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Quiz 3 Due 10/26
Pick one of the following:
- Create a chance work of art like Jean Arp or Duchamp’s “3 Standard Stoppages.” Write a one to two page description of how you created the work, what you left to chance and how your work is similar or different to Arp’s or Duchamp’s. We’ll look at this in class.
- Create a Dada Costume. Write a one to two page description of the artist or work that influenced your costume. Attach a photo. Bring it to wear for the class.
- In a small group (2-3 people) create a Dada influenced performance. Write a short explanation of the performance and everyone’s contribution. You will perform this for the class.
- Write a one to two page “manifesto.” Read the various manifestos of the Dadaist, Futurists, etc. You will read this in class.
- Create a assisted readymade. Write a one to two page explanation of the work and what influenced you choices. We’ll look at this in class.
- Create a 3-5 minute Dada inspired video. Write a short explanation of the piece and everyone’s contribution if you work in a group. We’ll watch this in class.
Extra Credit
Do two of these. Extra credit can only be used to boost a low grade. If you missed an exam or quiz, you’re out of luck.
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