Need a paper comparing and contrasting 2 paintings. GOAL: To write a critical analysis surrounding the artworks you chose to compare and contrast. The artwork selected can be from any of the lectures, readings or source material provided via Canvas. The paper must be 3-5pages, double spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman, use standard margins and the pages must be numbered. Include On your Cover Page First Name, Last Name Class Section Images of artwork you’re selected with the corresponding image description (Artist Name, Title, Media, Dates, Dimensions – if known). Include in your paper Provide a clear point of view and create a thesis statement that supports your position. Your thesis should be supported by your observations, judgements and facts surrounding the selected artworks. What is a thesis statement? Watch this short video:https://www.scribbr.com/academic-essay/thesis-statement/Links to an external site. Two artworks that you critically analyze based on the concepts, terms, and vocabulary discussed in class (cite all artworks using the label information provided: Full Name, Title, Media, Dimensions) – see above. Once referenced you may refer to the work by Title. Identify key characteristics using the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design addressed in the course. Please include historical facts based on independent research surrounding the selected artworks. Please cite your sources Identify which movements the artworks are from, include the artists and the time period and historical context of the artwork. How does this support your argument? How do these concepts support your thesis? Present a critical analysis of the work. Discuss your opinions about the work selected and describe how they are similar or different and how their similarities and differences inform your interpretation of the works. Compare and contrast, how are these pieces similar, and how are they different? What key concepts do they share? What is your personal reaction to the work – please be articulate and include examples of how the artwork has evoked these feelings. All of the above should support your thesis statement. Submission: This document must be submitted to this Canvas assignment as either a Word Document, PDF, Power Point or other slide software. * If you are creating it in Google Docs, please use “Download As…” and choose “PDF” to save it in that format. How to cite your sources using MLA format: https://www.loc.gov/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/citing/mla/Links to an external site. Rubric: Does the author organize his/her/their ideas in a coherent manner: 10 points Does the author use proper art/art history vocabulary: 10 points Does the author explore ideas regarding the art in question: 10 points Does the author propose a supportable interpretation for the art in question: 10 points Does the author consider alternative interpretations of works of art: 10 points Does the author cite specific details from the work of art to support his/her/their points? 10 points Does the author engage with, evaluate, and/or convincingly support proposed meanings for the works(s) of art? 10 points Does the author correctly identify the artistic movements addressed? 10 points Does the author apply knowledge gained throughout the semester in his/her/their art analysis? 10 points Does the author use comparisons to known images (those studied in class) to support his/her/their conclusions? 10 points
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