Throughout the semester, each student will write two analytical research papers that introduce, describe and compare a work of art selected from our textbook.
- Include a color image of the artwork that may be found on page 71 in your text.
- Introduce the work of art, noting artist, title, date, medium, dimensions, location, cultural influences of the time period, and any other pertinent information surrounding the specific work
- The bulk of the paper should be a well-formed analytical essay describing the pertinent elements and principles of design the artist/designer is using in the specific work of art. Please return to our introductory notes on the class blog to note all the elements and principles of design. Also, check the assignment on the end of the Ancient Egyptian Chapter 3
- Each element / principle should be thoroughly described analyzing how the artist has made use of each of them in the work of art. Each element/principle should be described at a minimum of two paragraphs. Make sure you speak about the following elements:1. Scale, Proportion and how space is depicted
2. Line
3. Color
4. Pattern
- In separate paragraphs include any symbolic references found in the work of art and research of the pertinent information being visually expressed.
- Compare and contrast through the formal elements and principles of design one other work of art from our text found on page 70 ...
Details: Ramose's Brother May and His Wife Werener
From the tomb of Ramose, Thebes, c. 1375-1365 BCE
Limestone relief p. 70
7. Write a conclusionary paragraph to bring your essay to completion.
ESSAY # 1 / 2 Standards for grading
Double spaced -- 800 word minimum
Double spaced -- 800 word minimum
Essay contains accomplishment in four areas:
A Quality = Surpasses Standards. A stellar performance
B Quality = Occasionally meets standards appropriately, a good performance
C Quality =. Approaches and meets some standards
D Quality = Meets some standards, however, not near enough to meet them adequately
F Quality = Does not meet the standards
1. 80% of overall grade goes towards content and description of how the formal elements are operating. The essay is well developed, thoughtful and analytical in nature. Essay brings in excellent descriptive support of how the elements are operating in this particular work of art. (Each element will receive approximately 20% = 4 x 20 = 80)
Make sure you speak about the following elements:
1. Scale, Proportion and how space is depicted2. Line
3. Color
4. Pattern
2. 5% of overall grade goes towards the information provided of the symbolism in the work of art, technique and application of materials to create work, your research of the work of art and includes a properly cited bibliographic sources.
3. 5% of overall grade goes towards the comparative analysis you write, contrasting the differences of the second work of art found on page.70 "Ramose's Brother May and His Wife Werener." Make sure you give full details of that work: Title/maker/materials/date made / dimensions of work/location of work
4. 10% of overall grade towards the essay's mechanics of writing. The essay's structure is well organized, transitions are smooth, grammar is excellent, and includes the addition of image with proper labeling. The essay is coherent and illustrates technical control of the author.
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Analytical Research Papers
Grade distribution Rubric FA111
ESSAY # 1 / 2
NAME:
Essay contains accomplishment in four areas:
A Quality = Surpasses Standards. A stellar performance
B Quality = Occasionally meets standards appropriately, a good performance
C Quality =. Approaches and meets some standards
D Quality = Meets some standards, however, not near enough to meet them adequately
F Quality = Does not meet the standards
1. 80% of overall grade goes towards content and description of how the formal elements are operating. The essay is well developed, thoughtful and analytical in nature. Essay brings in excellent descriptive support of how the elements are operating in this particular work of art. (Each element will receive approximately 20% = 4 x 20 = 80)
Make sure you speak about the following elements:
1. Scale, Proportion and how space is depicted
2. Line
3. Color
4. Pattern
TOTAL:
2. 5% of overall grade goes towards the information provided of the symbolism in the work of art, technique and application of materials to create work, your research of the work of art and includes a properly cited bibliographic sources.
TOTAL:
3. 5% of overall grade goes towards the comparative analysis you write, contrasting the the differences of the second work of art found on page.70 "Ramose's Brother May and His Wife Werener." Make sure you give full details of that work: Title / maker / materials / date made / dimensions of work / location of work
TOTAL:
4. 10% of overall grade towards the essay's mechanics of writing. The essay's structure is well organized, transitions are smooth, grammar is excellent, and includes the addition of image with proper labeling. Essay is coherent and illustrates technical control of the author.
TOTAL:
GRADE:
4. Mechanics of Writing 10%