How are the building similar?How are they different?How is each building used?

This paper assignment asks you to write a comparison between an Ancient Greek/Roman building and a building in Los Angeles that has been inspired by the Ancient Greek/Roman architectural tradition.
Write a 1 page paper,
Single-Spaced,
1 inch margins,
Times New Roman font.
You do not need to do outside research. Links with information are provided below.

Choose one Ancient Greek or Ancient Roman building from the list below and pair it with one building in Los Angeles. Then write a compare and contrast essay. How are the building similar?How are they different? Be sure to discuss function. How is each building used? Who uses it? What are the materials? Architectural details? Organization of the building?

As with the other compare and contrast essays, you must discuss the works together. So if you talk about the material of one building, you need to talk about the material of the other building right after.

ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE CHOICES

CHOICE 1: Roman Colosseum

Roman Colosseum ( https://smarthistory.org/the-colosseum-rome/ )

CHOICE 2: The Greek Theater of Epidaurus

Culture Trip: A Very Brief History of Epidaurus ( https://theculturetrip.com/europe/greece/articles/a-very-brief-history-of-epidaurus-ancient-theater-greece/ )

CHOICE 3: Hadrian’s Villa

A Virtual Tour of Hadrian’s Villa ( https://smarthistory.org/a-virtual-tour-of-hadrians-villa/ )

Maritime Theater at Hadrian’s Villa ( https://smarthistory.org/maritime-theatre-at-hadrians-villa/ )

MODERN LOS ANGELES ARCHITECTURE CHOICES

CHOICE 1: Greek Theater

Discover Los Angeles: The Story of an L.A. Icon ( https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/events/the-greek-theatre-the-story-of-an-la-icon )

The Greek Theater via Drone ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyv1F_rQq2I )

CHOICE 2: Getty Villa in Malibu

Getty Villa History Download Getty Villa History
( file:///Users/alinagolubchik/Downloads/Getty_Villa_History.pdf )

The Culture Trip: A Penny Pinching Billionaire’s Lavish Gift to the World
( https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/california/articles/the-getty-villa-a-penny-pinching-billionaires-lavish-gift-to-the-world/ )

KCET: Huell Howser Visits the Getty Villa ( https://www.kcet.org/shows/visiting-huell-howser/episodes/getty-villa )

CHOICE 3: L.A. Coliseum

Discover L.A. History of L.A. Coliseum
( https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/things-to-do/los-angeles-memorial-coliseum-the-story-of-an-la-icon )

Huell Howser Visits the Coliseum ( https://blogs.chapman.edu/huell-howser-archives/2016/12/07/la-coliseum-visiting-411/ )

Drone Tour ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA57fSac2Lw )

Describe the principles and elements of design that can be seen in each image.Is there a historical style or design influence that is evident?Describe the style or design influence.

Activity assignment

Choose one of the following options:

(1) Design Scenario

Select 2 different celebrities or influencers for this activity. Take screen shots of them in their surrounding environments. Show 3 different screen shots for each celebrity or influencer. Therefore, there will be 6 images.

Describe the principles and elements of design that can be seen in each image.Is there a historical style or design influence that is evident?Describe the style or design influence. Write 2-3 sentences for each image.

(2) Design Scenario

Research Thomas Heatherwick’s website under projects. http://www.heatherwick.com/ (Links to an external site.) Click on his name, then click on projects on the left. Investigate the scope of 3 different projects. Summarize the materials that inspired the project designs.

Based on Heatherwick’s creative process, select a material in your environment to inspire a product: chair, light fixture, or accessory. Photograph the material, show 6 different photos from different angles of the material. Develop 2 quick sketches with annotations of the product.

Write a brief paragraph about the design.

Submission Details

This is a written document with inserted text and images. 1-2 pages. This is also a presentation to a small group of peers.

Grading Criteria

5 points – All sections of assignment are complete

3-4 points – Part of a section of the assignment is incomplete

1-2 points – The majority of the assignment is incomplete

Identify the individual images used in your overall composition.What theme ties them together?

Art Project 4

Checklist:

Refer to the Instructions for Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 for more-complete descriptions of all of the required items for your “journal.”

Your file submission in this assignment must be a single PDF file — a document containing a series of 3 images, each with accompanying written sections as follows:

Image 1

Created according to the Instructions for Phase 1.

Writing to accompany Image 1

You should include answers to the following questions, about this first image:

Which object did you choose to work with?

(from the list of five potential astronomical objects)

In just a couple of sentences, briefly describe what differences you can see between how the object looks across the three separate images included.

(Suggestions: You might look for such things as stars or other small features that are extra-bright in one wavelength and dimmer in others, or clouds of gas or dust that are overall brighter in one image than another. Your description can be very general, focusing on appearances only and not concerned with scientific interpretation of why there are those differences; that’s in the next question.)

Again, in just a couple of sentences, briefly consider the reason for visible differences between one wavelength image’s contents versus another’s.

(Hints: Recall previous lessons on the relationship between temperature and color, of stars’ ages, and — if applicable — of where in galaxies certain kinds of stars are more likely to be found.)

Image 2

Created according to the Instructions for Phase 2.

Writing to accompany Image 2

You should include answers to the following questions, about this second image:

Why did you make your choices for hue/saturation/lightness for your second image?

Are any particular details more or less visible in your Image 2 than in Image 1?

Image 3

Created according to the Instructions for Phase 3.

Written Statement for Image 3

This should be at least 200 words for full credit. It should describe your original composition, the component images, colors, and your overall theme:

Identify the individual images used in your overall composition.What theme ties them together?

Describe why you chose the specific colors assigned to each image layer. How do they look, together?

How are the objects similar?How are the objects different?

This assignment asks you to write a compare and contrast short essay. To see the pair side by side click here Download here. To read about the pairs click on the links below.

King Menkaure and Queen ( https://smarthistory.org/king-menkaure-mycerinus-and-queen/ ) and House Altar depicting Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and their Daughters ( https://smarthistory.org/house-altar-depicting-akhenaten-nefertiti-and-three-of-their-daughters/ )

The essay should answer the question, “How are the objects similar?” and “How are the objects different?” The key to a good compare and contrast essay is to organize the paragraphs by theme where both works of art are discussed all the way through. What are the themes? Choose any of the formal qualities – such as style, material, size, use of line, texture, shape, etc. that you already read about for Assignment #6. You also need to include a discussion of the objects’ functions and meanings. So what was the object used for? Who used it? Where was it originally located? Who was supposed to see or not see the works?

The essay should be two pages in length, 12 point font, Times New Roman, 1 inch margins, double-spaced.

Remember, the most important thing is to discuss the works together. So for example, if you make a point that the materials are the same – both are made out of stone – you need to explain why that is important and talk about both works together. Or if the subject matter is different – why is it different? what is being portrayed in each work?

How has Creative Commons affected artists in our society in both negative and positive ways?

Watch the movie about Creative Commons. (Links to an external site.)

Format for Delivery: After viewing the short film, compose a discussion thread sharing your thoughts on the following questions:

How has Creative Commons affected artists in our society in both negative and positive ways? Cite specific examples.

How does it differ from copyright?

How have digital technologies affected the open sharing of information?

Reticulum Rex

 

Have you ever created an accidental masterpiece?Do you know anyone who has?Have you ever seen one-where and when?

The Accidental Masterpiece, On the Art of Life and Vice Versa” by Michael Kimmelman

Directions for Paper on:

“The Accidental Masterpiece, On the Art of Life and Vice Versa” by Michael Kimmelman

you need to get the amazon kindle app to access the book

After reading the entire book provide a chapter by chapter reaction. Give a brief synopsis of the content and your reaction. Include such themes as:

Why is/isn’t this about art?

How did you feel when reading this chapter?

Was this about a “healthy’ relationship with art? How did the art in this chapter affect its creator? What element of art was this chapter dealing with?

Why do you think Kimmelman gave the title “The Accidental Masterpiece” to this book?

Have you ever created an accidental masterpiece? Do you know anyone who has? Have you ever seen one-where and when? Explain thoroughly.

Now select the chapter you most identified with and expand upon it. Do some research about the content, artist,technique. Explain why you chose this chapter. Include images if you feel they are helpful.

What is your overall impression of the book? Has it changed your idea of what Art is?

This paper is to be 4-6 12point double spaced pages, not including images.

Make sure you proofread and give original thoughts. If you use other sources give them credit. Wikipedia is not an acceptable resource for this class. Avoid using amazing and awesome when describing art.

Demonstrate how people saw architectural,artistic models as contributing to their scenic attractiveness.

Villa Giulia In Rome

Jenkyns, R., 1992. The Legacy of Rome. Oxford

The book provides historical information as well as highlights Roman power. A look back at events as they unfolded over the ages is provided. Museums were formerly used to house priceless artifacts.

Demonstrate how people saw architectural,artistic models as contributing to their scenic attractiveness.

It discusses how art may help individuals appreciate their relevance and value by creating objects that can be preserved for future generations.

Is the style used to create this film unique to the art form? Name and describe one or two interesting directorial choices in this movie.

You are the Film Critic

For this module assignment, you are the critic. Choose a film to critique. (Try to choose a film you can view multiple times.)
In essay form, answer the following:

Name of the movie, director, and year it was produced. (Give a brief context of the director, and year this director created in.
Is the style used to create this film unique to the art form? (Remember, film is an art of choices; name and describe one or two interesting directorial choices in this movie. These could include use of montage or camera angles. Or, the choices could include use of music or use of POV shots.)
Do the characters have complex inner lives? (Name two of the leading characters, and describe their context, actions, and reactions.)
Are the actions on the screen relevant to the times? (What is the theme? Does the theme of this film speak to our era of time? How does this theme speak to this generation?)
Is the integrity of the audience respected? (Especially comment on the ending of this movie. Is it fitting? Does it make sense?)
Write AT LEAST one paragraph for questions 2 – 4. Use good grammar and mechanics, and proper citation of sources. Do not use filler words such as “I think,” “In my opinion,” or “I feel.”

What was the Roman achievement in architecture?

What was the Roman achievement in architecture?

Use specific examples that best illustrate Roman innovation.

All essays are to be 7-8 pages in length (double spaced in 12 point font with 1 inch margins)

Minimum of 5 bibliographical references (including internet sources) (not including the course textbook)

Images of the works you are analyzing are required but do not count towards bibliographical references or page count

Images included as an appendix

Use primary and secondary sources exclusively

NO Wiki, Encarta, newspaper articles, television shows, blogs or Art Story references

Limit encyclopedic caliber references to 1

All quotes must be footnoted in the appropriate manner

Standard procedures regarding plagiarism apply

Where does bas-relief sculpture (also referred to as rilievo schiacciato) fit into the paragone between painting and sculpture?

Review the artworks presented in class lecture (located in left sidebar “Modules”) and answer the discussion prompts listed below.

1. After reading the lecture (you can also checkout the recommended course readings), argue at least TWO points for each medium: painting and sculpture.

paragone

2. Where does bas-relief sculpture (also referred to as rilievo schiacciato) fit into the paragone between painting and sculpture?

3. What do you think? Which medium is superior? Why?

Jan van Eyck, Dresden Triptych, (oil on panel)