M1-Discussion Prompts

M1-Discussion Prompts

Module 1 – Introductions & Definitions

Directions: Choose two of the following prompts, one from the written section, one response from the visual section. Update your class journal by responding to the question or questions in the prompt. Write roughly one paragraph on each prompt you select. Use college level grammar, punctuation, and style. Refer to rubric for written and visual response scores. Upload or copy and paste your responses here.

Written Response:

Journal Prompt #1: Expose Yourself to Art!

What has been your exposure to visual art? Has it been primarily from your family? School? Social activities? Personal explorations? Do you make art? If so, what kind? What is the medium you use? What kind of style is it? Look under “style” in module 1 to get a better idea of what it might be. Who is your audience? If you havent made any art, have you ever wanted to? What kind?

Journal Prompt #2: A Definition of Art

Do you agree with the definition for art as its explained in module 1? Why or why not? Can you add to the definition? Is your definition coming from a subjective or objective perspective?

Journal Prompt #3: Style, Form & Content

Artistic styles change over time and throughout cultures, yet some forms continue to be repeated despite the changes. Examining these forms helps in finding the meaning.

View the three works of art from the hyperlinks below. They are all from different time periods and cultures. Notice how each one has a repeated formal element similar to the others.

• What style and category does each work belong to?
• Do these similarities have ties to a common meaning between all of them, or do you think the meaning for each work is separate from the others? Why or why not?
• What cultural, religious, or other considerations do you take into account in defining your answers?

Here are the images to view:

Totem Pole, Link to the site: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/E_Am1903-0314-1

Giotto Crucifix, Link to the site: https://www.smn.it/en/artworks/the-crucifix-by-giotto/

Minoan Snake Goddess, Link to the site: http://arthistoryresources.net/snakegoddess/minoanculture.html

Visual Response:

Journal Prompt #5: Subjective or Objective?

Create and submit two images. One of the images must be defined as Objective. The other image must be defined as Subjective. Write a quick explanation as to why each image meets the definition.

Journal Prompt #6: So Aesthetic

Create and submit two images that explore your ideas of aesthetics. Write a brief paragraph about what you consider necessary and valuable in the way you understand what good art should include. Define aesthetics. Answer the question: what is the function of art?

see attached files and images i created.