Dallas museum of art
Part I
Find an artwork that represents a non-western culture. The work can be contemporary or very old, but it must display traditions, techniques or philosophies that are specific to that non-western culture.
Answer the following questions:
What is the title and medium of the artwork. When was the work created and what culture and /or artist created it?
Describe the artwork in detail. (50 word minimum)
What is the purpose of this artwork for religious, political, ceremonial or utilitarian purposes? How was the artifact used? What aspects of the artwork give clues to its purpose?
Describe your thoughts about this artwork. Do you like it? Do you hate it? If you have a strong like or dislike to the artwork are you respectful that the artist can stir such a powerful response? (50 word minimum).
Part II
Find an artwork that represents one of the following European art styles from the 18th or 19th century.
Baroque, Rococo, Neo-classicism, Romanticism, Impressionism or Post-Impressionism
What is the title, artist, medium and date of the artwork?
Describe the artwork in detail. (50 word minimum)
What style does the artwork represent? Why do you believe this artwork represents this particular style?
Describe your thoughts about this artwork. Do you like it? Do you hate it? If you have a strong like or dislike to the artwork are you respectful that the artist can stir such a powerful response? (50 word minimum).
Part III
Find an artwork that represents one of the following styles from the 20th century:
Cubism, Dada, Surrealism, De Stijl, Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, or Feminism
What is the title, artist, medium and date of the artwork?
Describe the artwork in detail. (50 word minimum)
What style does the artwork represent? Why do you believe this artwork represents this particular style?
Describe your thoughts about this artwork. Do you like it? Do you hate it? If you have a strong like or dislike to the artwork are you respectful that the artist can stir such a powerful response? (50-word minimum).
Part IV
Save your receipt from the museum! Sign your receipt, photograph it, and upload it with your assignment. The time and date must be visible on the receipt. If you go to the museum during a period of free admission you must sign a brochure in place of your receipt as well as submit a photograph of yourself at the museum.
