Chapter 4 Highlight Writing Assignment: El Anatsui

In the Chapter 4 Highlight Writing Assignment: El Anatsui, you will explore the artist’s use of texture and pattern as well as his process, materials, methods, and influences. In this 1-2 paged written document be sure to write in an essay format, meaning at least 5 paragraphs with an clear introduction, word body, and conclusion. (1-2 written pages, 12 point font, double or single spaced)

Explore the Course Content with included videos on the eLearn site. In this essay, answer questions like: What are El Anatsui’s influences? How does his background and his culture shape his artwork? Discuss El Anatsui’s artistic process/production and his materials and methods. How does he and his team manipulate and transform raw materials into something that is fine art? What does Anatsui mean when he describes his work as having an “indeterminate form?” Describe how Anatsui links two/three histories together through his work.