30 Apr HOW DO THESE CONSIDERATIONS ADVANCE YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT IS DEPICTED IN THE WORK?
When looking at your chosen artwork and when writing your analysis, you can think about the following. Not all these questions will be relevant to theartwork, but some will. You might also come up with good observations that lie outside of this list:
– What is its subject matter? Is there a general theme or idea underlying the subject matter? (There might be some brief information on a card nearby the work. See also the note below.)
– Can you discern a purpose or use for the work? (You will want to keep discussion of this aspect brief, but it can contribute to your overall argument. See also the note below.)
– Of what is the work made? (i.e. What is its medium or media?)
– What is the works size?
– How are the elements of the work composed in relation to one other, in relation to the frame and the work as a whole, and in relation to the viewer?
– How are formal aspects, such as colour, texture, line, space, and tone (light and dark) used?(See your textbook Introduction for some helpful definitions of these terms.)
– How are other formal aspects such as contrast, unity, balance, movement, harmony, symmetry, discord, repetition, scale, and proportion created and used?
– How do these considerations advance your understanding of what is depicted in the work? How do they contribute to generatingan effect or experience for the viewer?
Some Words of Caution Regarding the Subject Matter and Purpose of the Work:
You should investigate and understand the subject matter and, if relevant, the purpose or use of the artwork. Keep in mind, however, that you do not need to do too much of this. Remember that your paper should not devote too many words to the discussion of subject matter: it should be focused on the visual, or formal, qualities of the work. Beyond the basics, try to include only those aspects of subject matter or purpose that contribute to your visual analysis. Also be careful to avoid specific interpretations, especially regarding anything you think might be “symbolic” (colours, for instance). Unless you have solid evidence for such ideas, they are not useful. The exercise is not to elaborate at length on what the artwork means, but to argue how it works visually and materially in order to engender an effect or experience.
Note, too, that your paper does not need to discuss the artist ortime period. Focus instead on developing your argument in light of the considerations explained above.
Structure
Your paper should have a brief introductory paragraph, a body, and a concluding paragraph. The introduction should include a statement of your thesis (the primary point that you will be arguing throughout the paper). The body should be divided into paragraphs. Each paragraph should contain a coherent argument that contributes to the thesis. The whole paper should also flow logically and clearly.
Paper length and format:
Your paper should be no more than850 words long (around 2 ½ – 3 pages). Deductions will be applied for papers that are substantially over the word limit. (A few extra words are not a problem.) Your paper must be double-spaced, in 12-point font (Times NewRoman or Garamond), with 1” (2.54 cm) margins, and all pages numbered. All papers MUST have acover page with the name of the assignment, name of the class, name of the instructor, title of the paper,students name, student number, TAs name, tutorial number, date due, and date submitted. The electronic submission to turnitin.com must be identical and in thesame format.
Submission:
The assignment is due on October 1. As outlined on the syllabus, you must submit an electronic copy of your paper to Turnitin by 11:10am that day. The hard copy should be handed in to your TA at the start of your tutorial. Both of these submissions must be in on time; otherwise, your paper will be considered late.
You are advised to register on Turnitin before October 2: www.turnitin.com (class ID: 10624802, enrollment password: Constantine)
PLEASE NOTE the policy regarding Turnitin, in the list of “Course Policies” on the syllabus, page 5.
**IMPORTANT: Please see the syllabus for departmental regulations regarding spelling and grammar, plagiarism, and procedures and penalties for late submissions. These regulations will be followed for this assignment.
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