ART II - FAMOUS ARTISTS REPORTS II
PURPOSE:
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To provide an introduction to great artists, their lives and works.
To reinforce the awareness of the historical sequence of art.
To develop greater appreciation of the diversity of art and artists.
To provide a basis for specific knowledge concerning art and artists.
To encourage the development of critical thinking and personal taste.
1st Paper - AMERICAN ARTISTS
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George Bellows
John Singer Sargent
John Sloan
Charles Demuth
Stuart Davis
Alexander Calder
Grant Wood
Edward Hopper
Frederick Remington
Isabel Bishop
2nd Paper – CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS:
New Realism:
 Chuck Close
 Andrew Wyeth
 Richard Estes
 Duane Hanson
20th Century Sculpture:
 Henry Moore
New Directions:
 Cristo and Jeanne Claude
 Judy Chicago
 Red Grooms
 Barbara Kruger
 Jaune Quick-to-see Smith
PROCEDURE:
o Consult at least three sources for each artist. Take appropriate notes from each.
 Encyclopedias, books, magazines, Internet may be used (except
Wikipedia)
o Write a draft.
o Read and correct the draft.
o Type paper, using double spacing.
BODY OF THE REPORT:
Heading for first page of each report:
ARTIST’S NAME
NATIONALITY AND CENTURY
First section:
Read about the artist’s life and career.
Write 1-3 paragraphs about his/her life which includes the most significant
highlights. Avoid insignificant dates and details. Try to include only material
hat will help you achieve a fuller concept of the artist.
Second section:
CHARACTERISTICS:
What do you consider to be the distinctive qualities of the artist's work?
Consider color, composition, technique, subject matter, mood and feeling.
Third section:
FAMOUS WORKS:
List several works which are most characteristic of the artist and/or recognized
generally as outstanding. (Underline the title of the works)
Fourth section:
PERSONAL CHOICES:
List works which appeal to you strongly, or interest you in any way. Be sure to
give a reason for your choices. If the artist’s work does not appeal to you, please
explain why.
Fifth section:
CONCLUSION:
Remember that the assignment is an introduction to a group of artists. (If an
artists work interests you very much, you are encouraged to do independent
reading.) Try to avoid massive generalizations based on, in many instances, first
exposure to an artist. Remember that your particular resources may not present
the artist and his work at their best, and seldom in a complete manner. Remember
also that your preferences in art may change as you learn more, experience more,
and grow in your personal development. Conclude the report with a summary of
your reactions.
**USE YOUR OWN WORDS! WHEN QUOTING OR PARAPHRASING, USE PROPER
FOOTNOTES OR CITATIONS. POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED (1 – 10) FOR NO OR
LACK OF FOOTNOTES.
** REPORTS WILL BE TWO TO THREE PAGES IN LENGTH.
PRESENTATION:
ATTRACTIVE COVER:
Consider good design, color and lettering.
The words “FAMOUS ARTISTS I” are to appear on the front cover.
TITLE PAGE:
The words FAMOUS ARTISTS I and appropriate subtitle, student’s name and
section, and date turned in.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
The words TABLE OF CONTENTS at the top of the sheet.
A numbered listing of the artist’s names followed by the page numbers of your
reports. Number the pages after you have completed them all.
Example:
I. 19th Century Artists
A. Impressionists
1. Renoir
2. Monet
19. Capsule comments
1
4
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COMPLETED REPORTS:
See “body of report”
CAPSULE COMMENTS:
List the names of each artist and follow it up with a group of words that describe
his/her work.
EVALUATION OF THE SOURCES:
List the sources and give a brief opinion of each.
EVALUATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
Which elements of the assignment were most beneficial?
How has the assignment contributed to your art education?
Other.