What is art? An often difficult question to answer,
especially in contemporary work. Look at the following three artists and choose
two pieces of each of their work. Louise Nevelson, Bridget Riley and a third artist of your choice who must be approved by Mr. Purcell before you begin. Make a color copy of the pieces (6 total) or find a color copy in a
publication and bring them for your presentation.
Choose the element and principle that you feel is best
represented by each artist in their work and describe how they have utilized
them in their work. (no repeats, assign two to each artist) Do you see meaning
or value in these artists' work? What is it? What do you respond to and why?
Base your opinions on facts, not subjective likes and dislikes.
Your Mona Lisa art will be the visual art portion of your
grade and the paper as the written.
Your paper will be two pages minimum, double spaced with an
additional works cited page. Be prepared
to define the elements and principles you used in your own words.
Written portion will count for 40% of final project grade,
artwork 50% and presentation 10%.
No late or emailed papers will be accepted. Have your work printed ahead of time and be
prepared to present when the bell rings.
