Homework 1: American Psychological Association
Text Book: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th Edition.
o Chapter 3 and 4.
Select a work of art from any of the chapters in our textbook and write a response that analyzes the art through the lens of a descriptive critic, an interpretive critic, and an evaluative critic. What different things would these critics have to say? Use the following guidelines:
a) Descriptive Critic: Address at least 3 different elements of art and/or principles of design.
b) Interpretive Critic: This will require research so that you can understand the subject, meaning, and intent of the work.
c) Evaluative Critic: Use the standards of perfection, insight, and inexhaustibility (as described in the text).
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification. Provide feedback on whether you agree or disagree with their criticism. Explain why. Build on their posts by providing additional insight of your own. If your peer selected the same artwork as you, make sure to address new point or develop existing points in more depth.
Homework 2
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
o Textbook: Chapter 4
Instructions
As part of the discussion, you made a brief exploration of a work of art to understand its subject, meaning, and intent. In this homework, you will explore an artwork in more depth to consider the context in which it was created. Choose any painting, and address the following:
a) Explain the artistic movement associated with the work of art.
b) Describe the style of the artist (How is the artist unique within the movement?)
c) Examine in some depth the influences that shaped the work.
Address at least 2 of the following:
a) Stylistic influences
b) Subject/content influences
c) Cross-disciplinary influences such as literature, philosophy, music, science, technology, etc.
d) Historical influences
e) Political influences
f) Reflect on your learning.
g) How did your research enhance your appreciation of the artwork?
h) How does understanding the context of a work help in interpreting it?
Include the following in your paper:
a) Name of the painting
b) Name of the artist
c) Date created
d) Image of the painting
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.