Identify the content, forms, and/or techniques of work of art (e.g., architecture, fine art, literature, and/or drama).

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

Textbook: Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Lessons: Week 1, 2, 3

Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)

• Instructions
• This week you will use your readings from the past two weeks as a point of departure to create your own artistic production and a reflection paper.
• Part 1: Art Creation
  Select one of the visual art pieces from Chapters 1-6 or the lessons from Weeks 1-3 to use as a point of inspiration. Create a painting, sculpture, drawing, or work of architecture inspired by your selected art piece.

Part 2: Reflection
Write a reflection about the relationship between your art production and the inspiration piece. Include the following in the reflection paper:

Introduction

Inspiration Piece

Include image.

Record the title, artist, year, and place of origin.

Briefly explain the background of the inspiration piece.

Your Art Piece

Include image.

Provide a title.

• Explain the background of your piece.
• Connection

Explain the thematic connection between the two pieces.

• How are they similar and different?
• Are they the same medium? How does the medium impact what the viewer experiences?
• How do the formal elements of design compare to one another?
• Original Artwork Requirements

Methods: paint, watercolor, pencil, crayon, marker, collage, clay, metal, or wood (Check with your instructor about other methods you have in mind.)

• No computer-generated pieces
• Your assignment is not graded on your skill or ability as an artist.