THE ART MAJOR RESEARCH PAPER: ART MOVEMENT
ART MOVEMENT - a group of artists who agree on general principles
PURPOSE:
o To achieve a knowledge and awareness of an era or movement of art.
o To appreciate the tremendous scope of the history of art by concentrating on one
era or movement of art.
o To better understand the enormous contribution art has made to our knowledge of
human kind.
o To help begin to realize the relationship between art and history, geography,
materials, philosophy, religion and economics.
o To provide an opportunity for the organization, research and actualization of an
art paper.
PROCEDURE:
o Consult at least three references sources;
 One MUST be a book source.
 The internet may be used, except Wikipedia.
o Take appropriate notes from each.
o Write a draft.
o Read and correct the draft.
o Type, using double spacing
CONTENT:
First section:
Introduce the era or movement of art.
Second section:
Painting
Third section:
Architecture
Fourth section:
Sculpture
Fifth section:
Minor arts: Minor arts include ceramics, metal work, fabric work, and work in
other materials. Minor arts cover those forms, practical and/or decorative which
are not classified as painting, architecture and sculpture.
Sixth section:
Conclusion
***Few subject areas will have equal accomplishments in all four fields***
Depending upon your subject matter, you may have to modify the format to fit your needs. For
example, Cubism is primarily a painting movement, however, cubist sculpture and cubist
inspired architecture were created and the cubists developed the collage technique, which could
be the section that replaces minor arts. If you choose a specific culture or time period, you may
break the sections down according to the subject. See the examples provided.
Review the written material and take notes of significant concepts and facts:
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The reasons for the development of the art forms.
The most characteristic art forms.
Specific artists and works.
General characteristics of the era or movement of art.
Importance of the achievements to world art.
Sufficient social, economic, and political background should be briefly presented.
***USE YOUR OWN WORDS! WHEN QUOTING, USE PROPER FOOTNOTESOR
CITATIONS. POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FOR LACK OF CITATIONS!!!!!!!
***CHECK GRAMMAR, SPELLING AND PUNCTUATION CAREFULLY.
PRESENTATION:
ATTRACTIVE COVER:
o The cover should reflect a feeling for the subject.
o Consider good, appropriate design, color and lettering.
o The title of your paper is to appear on the front cover, i.e., ROMAN ART
TITLE PAGE:
o The title, student's name and section, and date turned in.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
o The words TABLE OF CONTENTS at the top of the sheet.
o A listing of the sections of the paper followed by the page numbers.
 Number your report after you have completed it.
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BODY OF THE REPORT (at least 5 pages, no more than 10 pages)
SUMMARY:
o Make a numbered list of the most significant concepts and facts regarding your
subject.
EVALUATION OF THE SUBJECT:
o Briefly discuss your personal reaction to the subject.
EVALUATION OF THE SOURCES:
List the sources and give a brief opinion of each.
EVALUATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
o Which elements of the assignment were most beneficial?
o How as the assignment contributed to your art education?
o Other.
***Minimum length of report: 5 pages (typed, double spaced, font size no smaller than 12)
TOPICS (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO):
Abstract Expressionism
Art Nouveau
Baroque
Byzantine Art
Cinematography
Color Field Painting
Cubism
Dada
De Stijil
Expressionism
Fauvism
Folk Art
Futurism
Gothic
Impressionism
International Style
Mannerism
Minimalism
Neoclassicism
Neolithic Art
Op Art
Paleolithic Art
Photography
Pop Art
Post-Impressionism
Post-Modern
Realism
Renaissance
Rococo
Romanesque
Romanticism
Surrealism
Ancient Egypt
Greek Art
Roman Art
Art of India
Art of China
Art of Japan
Native American Art
Art of Africa
Islamic Art
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