Make sure to talk about each art work design elements and principles, at least 3 of them.
1. Introduction: Write an engaging introduction to your Guided tour which explains to your audience the theme you will be exploring, why, and summarize the main characteristics of each period and its artwork.
2. Theme:
Geography Rococo France/Baroque Italy
Geography plays a significant role in the variety of art and architecture. Art and architecture served different functions depending on geographic location, and religious association.
In your tour, examine how works of art differed in subject, function, and style according to religion and geographic location.
Geography Baroque Italy/ Dutch Republic
Geography plays a significant role in the variety of art and architecture. Art and architecture served different functions depending on geographic location, and religious association.
In your tour, examine how works of art differed in subject, function, and style according to religion and geographic location.
Religion
The Baroque era was a time of great religious upheaval where works of art were often created to support the geo-political and religious views of a country.
In your tour, examine how works of art were used by both Catholics and Protestants to support their differing religious beliefs.
Style
In your tour, examine the style and subject Baroque and Rococo artworks as a reflection of each period.
Influences
It is important to consider previous artistic influences when studying later periods. Style and subject are often chosen as a rejection of the art of a previous era. At other times, a works subject and style emulates a previous eras art.
In your response, examine how the style and subject of how artworks from the Baroque and Rococo periods are a reaction to the art of past eras.
3. Description and Analysis of Three Artworks: As you journey into the tour aspect of the presentation, meaningfully discuss three works of art (two from the Baroque and one from the Rococo) reflecting your chosen theme. Include the art image and all following identifying information under the image in your presentation (if available): title, artist, date artwork was created, medium, and culture/period (approximately 150200 words per artwork).
Describe and analyze each artwork. Use at least 3 of what you perceive to be the most relevant elements of art and principles of design in each work of art. Take into consideration the artworks style and purpose based on the readings this week. Use the following handouts to help you discuss the artworks:
o Researching Art Handout
o Writing About Art Guide
o Visual Analysis Handout
Expand your visual analysis into the larger theme of your choice. Using the textbook, lecture reading, and any outside sources approved by your instructor in Assignment 1, address how the subject and style of each artwork reflect the historical and cultural context of the period. Think about the culture in which the work was created. What does the artworks visual characteristics tell us about cultural beliefs and meaning? Relate this to your theme.
4. Conclusions: Reiterate your theme and include meaningful insights and conclusions. Tell your audience what you hope they take away from your presentation.
5. Works Cited: Include a list of all sources you used in MLA format.
