INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIVE PARAGRAPH ESSAY
Make sure you have the laminated handout that has the
Elements of Art, Principles of Design, and Artistic
Terminology. You will need the information on this handout
in order to complete the essay. Return all copies to the
teacher when you are done writing your essay (before the
end of the period).
Title:
At the top center of your paper write the following information
as shown in the example below.
Albrecht Durer
by
Bill Smith (your name)
for
Mr. Stavrianoudakis Period ____
Write the class you are in
(Art 1P, Art 2, Art 3-4, or AP Art)
In your introductory paragraph I want you to mention.....
The Artist: !
Born:!
Died:!
Additional info:!
Albrecht Durer
May 21, 1471 Nuremberg, Germany
April 6, 1528 Nuremberg, Germany
Developed engraving to a an unrivaled level of technical mastery. Was also a
painter, printmaker, mathematician, and theorist. He is considered the greatest
artist of the Northern Renaissance.
In your first body paragraph discuss......
Print Title:!
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Medium:!
Woodcut Print
Mood of Artwork:!
When you look at this woodcut what type of mood do you believe it
creates. Is it happy & cheery, sad & gloomy, or some other sort of feeling?
How does it make you feel?
List Elements of Art:!
Line, shape, space
List Principles of Design:!
Contrast and Texture
In your second body paragraph further discuss....
How the elements of art are used.
Support your observations with facts (for example if you say shape is utilized point out where & how).
In your third body paragraph further discuss....
How the principles of design are used.
Support you observations with facts (for example if you say balance is utilized point out where & how).
Concluding Paragraph
Briefly summarize and restate the info above. Add your opinion about how good (or bad) you believe the
artwork or artist is and why.