Art (Fine arts, Performing arts)MIDTERM EXAM: TWO PARTS: TOTAL 100 Pts
PART I : Significance Essay 1: STYLISTIC Analysis (50 points) (REFER TO ATTACHMENT 1)
Write an essay (2 pages in length, double-spaced, 12 pt. font) discussing its STYLISTIC significance. Be sure to cover the following points in your analysis:
• Identify the artist, title, period style and medium.
• Analyze the stylistic characteristics (light, line, color, scale, medium & subject matter)
• Why is the artwork stylistically significant? How does it represent its regional, religious or cultural style?
• What stylistic influences can you identify?
• Be sure to apply specific art historical terms (vocabulary) in your answer.
• Use complete sentences and paragraphs including an introduction and conclusion.
The essay must be 2 pages in length, double-spaced, 12 pt. font.
PART II: Significance Essay II: Analysis of CULTURAL CONTEXT (50 points) (REFER TO ATTACHMENT 2)
Choose ONE of the above images. Write an essay (2 pages in length, double-spaced, 12 pt. font) discussing its CULTURAL significance. Be sure to cover the following points in your analysis:
• Identify the artist, title, period style and medium.
• Discuss the subject matter of the artwork. Does it contain any iconography, symbolism, narrative story or message?
• Discuss the cultural (religious, historical, political) context of the artwork.
• Why is this artwork culturally significant? What does it tell us about the culture/religion/region that produced it?
• Be sure to apply specific art historical terms (vocabulary) in your answer.
• Use complete sentences and paragraphs including an introduction and conclusion.
The essay must be 2 pages in length, double-spaced, 12 pt. font.
ANSWER BOTH QUESTIONS SEPARATELY
Outside research is not necessary. The midterm exam is testing you on how well you have understood and mastered what you have learned in the class modules and discussions. Remember to employ the art historical vocabulary and terms included in module information. If you do employ outside research, you are required to include all your sources in footnotes and in a formal bibliography (MLA format style).
