Examine the movement and specific work in relation to historical and political influences of the movement. Identify characteristics of the movement and how the work reflects

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

• Textbook 7 Edith: Chapter 9, 10
• Minimum of 1 primary source (from artist)
• Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook – from critic)
• Choose one of the music or dance movements that you read about this week and at least one work from that movement. Then, address the following:
• Examine the movement and specific work in relation to historical and political influences of the movement.
• Identify characteristics of the movement and how the work reflects these characteristics.
• Include a statement from the artist and one from a critic.
• Include a link to the lyrics and/or video depending on your choice.

• Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside source)
• APA format for in-text citations and list of references

Grading

This activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric. Please review the following link:

• Link (webpage): Discussion Guidelines

Course Outcomes

CO 1: Identify the content, forms, and/or techniques of work of art (e.g., architecture, fine art, literature, and/or drama).

CO 2: Analyze the content, forms, and/or techniques of a work of art (e.g., architecture, fine art, literature, and/or drama). 

CO 3: Explain the historical/cultural/social context in which a work was created.

CO 4: Classify works of art using different approaches (by discipline, genre, style, period, etc.) in order to contextualize the works and relate them to a variety of influences.

Make one original post. Read chapters 9-10 about music and dance in Martin & Jacobus. Select one stylistic period movement, such as romanticism, and one work (music or dance) within that movement.  Place the work within a historical and cultural context. Discuss critical analysis of the work. For example,

For example, Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony 3 in B flat is a romantic work that was originally dedicated to Napoleon. Bonaparte. See Ludwig van Beethoven’s Eroica. A Symphonic Revolution. Keeping Score. San Francisco Symphony. Retrieved from: