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Print these guidelines out and write on ALL of the sections Part A – Part
Part A. The Most Beautiful Object in the Museum
- As you walk through the museum, you should seek the most beautiful object you can find. When you have discovered it, stand or sit before it for at least two minutes.
- Try not at first to look at the “title” or other information displayed with the object. Use your insight and imagination to understand the art before you.
- Think about what thoughts and questions are going through your mind as you look at the object. Try to answer these questions in your paper; don’t just list questions without answers.
- Take notes that express your feelings and thoughts plainly and simply.
- Make a 8 x 10 sketch of the object, including the important details. (Do not worry about your artistic talent – I just want to see your impression of what you saw.)
- This part of the paper should include:
- the name of the museum you visited.
- the title of the work you selected, its artist, and the country the artist is from.
- a detailed description of the work and why you selected it. (Use Questions You Should Think about When Looking at Art if you get stuck. However, do not list the questions in your paper. Answer them.)
- the feelings the work aroused in you.
- your 8×10 sketch, including the important details.
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Part B. The Most Interesting Non-European/Non-North American Work of Art
- Follow the directions for Part A. Make sure to list the country the artist is from. (Make sure to complete a sketch.)
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Part C. The Most Disturbing Work of Art OR A Work of Art that You Disliked
- Follow the directions for Part A. (Make sure to complete a sketch.)
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Part D. 2 Paragraphs about a Special Exhibition
- Please add a paragraph about a special exhibit at the museum. What was the title of the exhibit? What was the purpose of the exhibit? Give a general description of the artwork that is part of the exhibit.
- In your second paragraph, select an object you feel is the most significant of this particular exhibit. Make sure to include the title of the piece, the artist, country of origin, a description and sketch, and why you thought it was the most significant of the exhibit. (Make sure to complete a sketch.)
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Part E. What Would You Take Home
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- If you could take one work home, from anything in the museum, what would you select and why? Describe the work you have selected. (Make sure to complete a sketch.)
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Part F: Follow These Procedures
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- Make sure your paper has a title.
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- Make sure your paper is AT LEAST 700 words.
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- Your paper must be typed in a 10-12 point font, double-spaced with margins that are no more than 1 inch.
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- If you don’t have Microsoft Word, save your file as a .txt, .pdf, or .rtf file. Name your document with one word. For example, I might use sarah1.doc.
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- Please make sure to turn in your own work. Use your own words, not summaries of the descriptions of the artwork listed in the exhibit brochure or displayed with the objects’ titles.
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- Also, this report is an individual project. It should not be done with other students.
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- Make sure to upload your paper to the dropbox and read your originality report. If your paper is above 5% copied (excluding quotes) make the necessary changes before re-submitting it into the dropbox. For more information on using turnitin dropboxes inside of Blackboard and understanding originality reports, click here.
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- Any papers that are plagiarized will be turned back to the student and an “F” grade will be given. You will then not be eligible to pass the course.
- Your FIVE Sketches should NOT be included when you upload your paper. They should be scanned in and uploaded to the separate Museum Sketch dropbox or they can be faxed to the number in the syllabus. Make sure your professor’s name is on the cover sheet. The sketches can also be snail mailed to the address in the syllabus.
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