Global+Art

This assignment is part of your final task, and will be worth 10% of your final grade.

In grades 9 through 11, you studied a variety of artists, artworks and styles. You developed an appreciation for different forms of expression and an awareness of cultural differences and traditions. This project will help you to continue your explorations of global art, using the process of critical analysis to guide your thoughts.

**Time to Explore!** To begin, head to @http://www.projectexplorer.org and select "High School and Beyond".



In order to benefit from a wealth of resources, select one of the "Complete Adventures" rather than the "Quick Trips".

Once you have had the chance to enjoy many of the adventures, you will need to choose your favourite location to profile. You will be sharing the art of this location (you may have to use Google Art Project to find a particular piece).

Use the process of //critical analysis// to guide your investigation into the art of your chosen location. __You will need to share your discoveries with your classmates, but you will decide how to present your project__.

Image courtesy of: @http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/arts1112curr2010.pdf If we take a look at the Ontario Curriculum, we will see that there are a few steps involved in the Critical Analysis Process. We simplified this in past years by using a similar procedure: Description, Analysis, Interpretation, and Judgment.

1. Your __**initial reaction**__ to the artwork can be very interesting. You may not think that this is an important step, but it provides the foundation on which to build the rest of your knowledge. Some questions to consider while looking at the artwork include:
 * What is your first impression of the art work? Describe what you see.
 * What does it remind you of?
 * How does it make you feel?
 * What questions do you have?
 * Feel free to elaborate on these questions and explain your thinking process.

Learning goal:Provide a //thorough// description of your first impression of your chosen artwork.

Success criteria:- The subject matter is clearly described- The materials and dimensions have been explained- An opinion has been formed, and you have clearly communicated your impression of the artwork- You have provided reasons for your opinion- You have shared questions if there is something you don't know about the artwork

2. You are already quite familiar with **__analysis__.** Remember the steps that we have taken in class. Begin by choosing one of the PRINCIPLES (pink words) to talk about. Think about how your artwork uses that principle. Use the ELEMENTS to explain how the PRINCIPLE is achieved. Then describe. For example, in The Starry Night, van Gogh achieves MOVEMENT through the use of LINE. The long, horizontal curved lines can be seen throughout the starry sky, and guide the viewer's eye from left to right.

Learning Goal:Use the //principles and elements of design// to accurately **analyze** your selected artwork.

Success Criteria:- You have justified your selection of principles by explaining how they use particular elements- The relationships between the elements and principles are illustrated through descriptions (as you have noticed in the artwork)

3. When you **__interpret__** the artwork, you will be looking for the meaning behind the work, or the message that is being conveyed. Try to ask yourself some questions to help you explore what the artist was trying to communicate:


 * What does the subject matter tell you about the meaning of this artwork?
 * What symbols are used, and what do they represent?
 * How do you feel when you view the artwork, and why do you feel this way?
 * What mood is created by the artwork? How has the artist used the elements & principles to create this mood?
 * If the artist was attempting to use an artistic technique, has it been used affectively to help convey meaning?

Learning goal:To better understand the purpose, message or idea that the artist was trying to communicate through the creation of the artwork.

Success criteria:- You have identified the subject matter and you have referred to any associated meaning(s), such as a story, an allegory, or metaphor.- Your thoughts and/or feelings about the artwork are shared (along with reasons that are connected to the artwork)

4. **Cultural (or historical) context** is critical if you truly want to appreciate an artwork based on the experience(s) of the artist. While you may react to an artwork based on your own value system, we cannot limit ourselves to assessing an object from one perspective. Awareness of (and sensitivity to) another person's experiences, culture, and history help us to reveal much more about any artwork we are exploring.
 * What was happening at this time in history? (politically, socially)
 * How did the artist's personal life affect his or her decision to create the artwork?
 * How does the art relate to other artworks during this time?
 * Were there any discoveries or movements that may have influenced the artist?
 * Was the artwork revolutionary at the time? How did people appreciate it when it was created?

Learning goal:To understand how "aspects of an artist's life can have a bearing on his or her works and on the interpretation of those works".(@http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/arts1112curr2010.pdf )

Success criteria:- You have mentioned significant social and political issues/events that have influenced the artist- You have explained the art movement that has guided the thought behind the artwork- Any significant discoveries or techniques are connected to the goals of the artist- Public review (or criticism) of the art/artist has been provided (if necessary)

5. As you prepare to form your **expression of aesthetic judgment**, you need to compare your initial reaction with the knowledge you've gained through the //critical analysis process//.


 * Has your knowledge of the artwork deepened?
 * Does this knowledge influence your opinion of the artwork?
 * Has the meaning shifted in any way? If not, does this make the artwork less successful?
 * Do you think the artist's use of elements & principles has helped to produce a successful artwork that clearly communicates its intended message?

Learning goal:To assess the effectiveness of the artwork, based on the intentions of the artist and the interaction with the viewer

Success criteria:- You have compared your initial reaction with your knowledge gained by actively researching and learning about the artwork- You have justified the artwork's success (or lack thereof) based on the artist's goal(s)- The experience of the viewer is connected with your judgment