Artist Research Paper
Requirements:
Students will research any artist of their choice. The research should include the
following information:
Students should summarize, not copy from the internet:
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The paper should cover the life of the artist
Information about the artist style
Include and example of their work. Include the name, title, media, and the size
Include the significance of learning about this artist and how it inspired you and
your work.
Work Cited information
*Please do not expect to receive a grade if you just copy and paste from the internet; you
will not receive any credit.
Page length: Doubled Spaced
Art One: One page
Art two: Two Pages
Art Three/Art Four: Three Pages, Must include a Critique of their work
Due: March 3, 2010 and May 5, 2010
PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION, AND TURN IN WITH
YOUR PAPERS As the Cover Sheet.
Biographical Info
NAME_______________________ ARTIST NAME_____________________
1. Place/date of birth:
2. Place/date of death:
3. Primary type of artwork (ex: painting? drawing? sculpture? printmaking?
ceramics):
4. Media (what materials are use?):
5. Style or period of art?
6. Interesting/Personal information on the artist:
7. Biography Resources (minimum of three -use authoritative sites and
books). Include author, title, date, URL (for sites), publisher (for books),
page numbers.