Writing Question

THIS WEEK YOU WILL USE YOUR READINGS FROM THE PAST TWO WEEKS AS A POINT OF DEPARTURE TO CREATE YOUR OWN ARTISTIC PRODUCTION AND A REFLECTION PAPER.

Part 1: Art Creation
Select one of the visual art pieces from Chapters 1-6 or the lessons from Weeks 1-3 to use as a point of inspiration. Create a painting, sculpture, drawing, or work of architecture inspired by your selected art piece.

Part 2: Reflection
Write a reflection about the relationship between your art production and the inspiration piece. Include the following in the reflection paper:

Introduction

Inspiration Piece

Include image.

Record the title, artist, year, and place of origin.

Briefly explain the background of the inspiration piece.

Your Art Piece

• Include image.
• Provide a title.

Explain the background of your piece.

• Connection
• Explain the thematic connection between the two pieces.
• How are they similar and different?
• Are they the same medium? How does the medium impact what the viewer experiences?

How do the formal elements of design compare to one another?

• Original Artwork Requirements
• Methods: paint, watercolor, pencil, crayon, marker, collage, clay, metal, or wood (Check with your instructor about other methods you have in mind.)
• No computer-generated pieces
• Your assignment is not graded on your skill or ability as an artist.