Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Textbook: Chapter 4
Lesson
Minimum of 3 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook)
Instructions
As part of the discussion this week, you made a brief exploration of a work of art to understand its subject, meaning, and intent. In this assignment, you will explore an artwork in more depth to consider the context in which it was created. Choose any painting, and address the following:
Explain the artistic movement associated with the work of art.
Describe the style of the artist (How is the artist unique within the movement?)
Examine in some depth the influences that shaped the work. Address at least 2 of the following:
Stylistic influences
Subject/content influences
Cross-disciplinary influences such as literature, philosophy, music, science, technology, etc.
Historical influences
Political influences
Reflect on your learning.
How did your research enhance your appreciation of the artwork?
How does understanding the context of a work help in interpreting it?
Include the following in your paper:
Name of the painting
Name of the artist
Date created
Image of the painting
Writing Requirements (APA format)
Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page, references page, image, or caption for artwork)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page (minimum of 3 scholarly sources)
10 pts
Submission addresses all of the following elements: the title, artist, image, reflection of the style, period, influences, media, and elements.
25 pts
Paper examines the movement and specific work in relation to historical and political influences of the movement, showing a clear understanding of the connections.
10 pts
Paper clearly articulates a thoughtful analysis of the learning gained in terms of appreciation and interpretation from the assignment.
5 pts
Paper includes reference to scholarly sources within the essay and properly integrates the source.
10 pts
The writing contains strong word choice that clarifies ideas, and masterful sentence variety aids with the flow of ideas.
10 pts
The writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper.
5 pts
Paper is formatted to include all 5 of the following: title page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.
5 pts
All references include complete bibliographic information for sources and are properly formatted using APA style.
Course Information
Course Number:
HUMN 303
Course Title:
Introduction to the Humanities
Course Credits:
3
Course Prerequisites:
ENGL147
Text book; chapter 4 – REQUIRED READING AND CITATION
Title: Humanities Through the Arts
Authors: F. DAVID. JACOBUS MARTIN (LEE.), MARTIN
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Publication Date: 2018-01-12
APA Citation
Martin, F. D., & Jacobus, L. A. (2018). The humanities through the arts. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.
This textbook is available as an e-book and can be accessed from the module view.
Comments from Customer
Format: Other:See paper instructions
Discipline: Humanities