2019FA-HUMA-1315-81433 2019FA Fine Arts Appreciation (HUMA-1315-81433)

I’m studying for my Social Science class and need an explanation.

Modern/Postmodern Painting – Workshop

Name_______________________________________

Create two paintings (using PAINT – not pencils or markers) of the SAME THING – choose from a TAXI, a TELEVISION set, or a can of COKE.

After completing your paintings, take a photograph of each, and then complete the following:

1. Post a picture of your MODERN painting here:

2. CIRCLE THREE of the characteristics below that are depicted in your MODERN painting, and write 2 sentences about EACH –

a. a breaking away from established rules

b. a breaking away from traditional values

c. Experimenting radically with Form & Style (often evidenced in ABSTRACTION)

d. a focus on the subjective, often alienated, consciousness of the individual

e. a search for a distinctly contemporary mode of expression

f. a prevailing sense of fragmentation & disillusion

g. an increasing self-awareness, introspection, openness to the unconscious

h. an openness to humanity’s darker fears and instincts.

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3. Post a picture of your POSTMODERN painting here:

4. CIRCLE THREE of the characteristics below that are depicted in your POSTMODERN painting, and write 2 sentences about EACH –

a. the ‘return to representation’ -a turning from abstract forms to recognizable forms

b. a focus on the commercial/consumerist culture of contemporary western life

c. a focus on the repetitiveness typical of mass production

d. a focus on pop culture

e. a focus on the views of marginalized individuals and alternative points of view

f. a fascination with language and words

g. a sense of irreverence

h. the use and celebration of cynical humor

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WHEN FINISHED, SAVE AND SUBMIT THE DOCUMENT IN ECAMPUS –

Here is how you will be graded: [instructor fills out this portion]:

0-2=poor, 3=average, 4=above average, 5=excellent

Modern Painting – 5/5 [2 for effort, 3 for modern aspects]

Modern Characteristics – [2 points correct characteristic chosen, 3 points discussion]

Char 1 -5/5

Char 2 -5/5

Char 3 – 5/5

Post-Modern Painting – 5/5 [2 for effort, 3 for post-modern aspects]

Post-Modern Characteristics – [2 points correct characteristic chosen, 3 points discussion]

Char 1 -5/5

Char 2 -5/5

Char 3 – 5/5

SUB TOTAL: 40/40

X 3 = 120/120