WRITE a 1100 word essay where you describe how the artwork functions both literally in terms of its composition and metaphorically in terms of its deeper contextual meaning, go either ONLINE to a VIRTUAL MUSEUM or IN PERSON (The Getty, LACMA, MOCA, etc) and pick two different artworks by two different artists drawings, a paintings, sculptures, etc. from the 19th or 20th describing why you feel the works are culturally significant, i.e. enriches our understanding of the world around us in terms of how mass culture is constructed. Try to pick artworks that utilze or comment on modern culture is some way. Focus on three elements, line, color and light and discuss how these elements operate within the scope of the work and WHAT MEANING do you derive from this?
In terms of grading, It will be graded on Content (bio about the artist and background, citing at least 4 separate sources i.e. gallery description of work, artists personal statement, any reviews of the piece, magazine articles and online citations AND Originality i.e. are your ideas new and engaging?
