Thursday, December 5, 2019

Art Appreciation Project

Assignment

Step 1: Below are 20 images, In a Google Doc I want you to rank them in order by their letter starting with number one being your favorite. You might want to click on the image for better detail. 
(Example: 1. G, 2. B, 3. M....20. A)
Step 2: What were your top three images and what where you bottom three?
(Example: Top 3: A, H, and M Bottom 3: B,Q, and L)

Step 3: Answer the following questions about each of your TOP three favorite images. (Your responses must be in complete sentences)
a) Why did this image appeal to you?
b) What do you think the image is about?
c) What do you think the artist is trying to communicate with her/his artwork?
d) Would you have this artwork in your home, why or why not?
Example of Step 3: (Use this format)
Image B: 
a) I like how all the bicycles are welded together to form a complex and interesting sculpture.
b) I think the image is about unity because all the bicycles are connected.
c) The artist is communicating the importance of bicycles in societies where it is the primary form of transportation. 
d) I don't have a space to display this sculpture in my house, but If I did I would certainly like to have it at home. 

Step 4: Answer the following questions about each of your BOTTOM three least favorite images. (Your answers must be in complete sentences)
a) Why didn't you like the image?
b) What do you think the images is about?
c) What do you think the artist is trying to communicate with her/his artwork?
Example of Step 4: (Use this format)
Image K: 
a) I don't like how the color choices the artist makes because it feels gloomy.
b) I think the image is about the living in a city that is always dark and isolating.
c) The artist is communicating that maybe s/he feels depressed about where s/he lives because of the weather or economic situation.   

Please submit your assignment through Google Classroom on a Google Document. 

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Tuesday, January 22, 2019

HS Photo Appreciation Part 1

Please share your response with me via google.doc

Step 1: Below are 20 images. I want you to rank them in order by their letter starting with number one being your favorite. You might want to click on the image for better detail.

Step 2:  What were your top three images and what where you bottom three?
(Example: Top 3: A, H, and M Bottom 3: B,Q, and L)



Step 3: Answer the following questions about each of your TOP three favorite images using art vocabulary and terms (Elements and Principles of art). Your responses must be in complete sentences.


a) Why did this image appeal to you?
b) What do you think the image is about?

c) What do you think the artist is trying to communicate with her/his photograph?

d) Would you hang this on you wall at home? 



Answer the following questions about each of your BOTTOM three least favorite images. (Your answers must be in complete sentences)
a) Why didn't you like the image?
b) What do you think the images is about?
c) What do you think the artist is trying to communicate with her/his photograph?

After your responses are submitted.
1. We will have a short discussion on who the photographers are. 
2. You will be assigned a photographer from this list to research and do a mini-presentation on. We will discuss the criteria during class. 



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Sunday, January 20, 2019

Richard Avedon Quote


Photographer Richard Avedon once stated "All photographs are accurate. None of them is the truth." What do you think he meant?  Do you agree or disagree, defend your position.