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| First, let's review the objectives as listed on the home page: 1. Familiarize yourself with art terminology. 2. Educate yourself on similarities and differences between the styles of a number of given artists. 3. Discuss objectively and subjectively the work of several artists and 4. Identify aspects of artworks that intrigue or inspire you personally. 5. Participate in online art forum discussion and 6. Plan an artwork of your own (see below instructions). |
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| ONLINE DISCUSSION Check out with this website: About.com Follow the navigation tools through the section on Arts & Entertainment. I specifically want you to become familiar with the area of Visual Arts/Design.You can specify a category of art such as painting where you can read articles, take quizzes, and even participate in discussions with other artists. In order to join in the forum discussions, you will have to provide a login name and password. Please go here to review paintings in the Critique Corner. Choose a piece and join the discussion in the Painting Forum. |
| PLANNED ARTWORK Now I want you to take what you have learned and plan a piece of your own. Consider the following questions and submit a rough draft (typed, Word document) of your planned artwork to me. - What medium and style will you be working in? - Where might you find information about this particular medium and style (please provide names and website locations)? - Whose works will you be looking at for inspiration? - Are there additional artists whose works you admire that you will draw from for this assisgnment? - What materials will you need to begin? - What will your subject matter be? - Will you need to do sketches to help you plan your piece? - Will you follow a particular color scheme with this piece? Add information as you see fit to best describe your intentions to me. |
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