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This paper will be worth 70 points or 7 % of your final course grade. The paper should be at least 300 words long and should be written in paragraph form.
If you cannot locate enough information to meet the word count, try going beyond the textbook to include a cited web source such as "smarthistory.org." Do not use Wikipedia.
When reacting or interpreting the meaning, messages, emotions, or ideas in a work of art, there are three points of view to consider: Pick either A or B, then finally provide your own reaction with C.
Choose two and use these headings: (1) Artist Intent (2) Expert Opinion (3) My Own Reaction:
(1) Artist Intent: Try to find information about what the artist intention was in the creation of a work of art. Look at the web sites referenced in Week Two writing about art assignment. The Smart History web site is a great source. Were there messages, emotions or ideas based on artist experiences? Be sure to consider the cultural background and history of the artist. How did a political or social climate or an era of art play into the way this artist created this particular work of art? Be sure to point out the details that suggest these meanings.
(2) Expert: an art critic or historian point of view about what messages, emotions or ideas are suggested in a work of art. Look at the web sites referenced in Week Two writing about art assignment. The Smart History web site is a great source. Be sure to find how the expert suggests meanings that are historically, culturally, politically or HUMN101: Writing About Art and Culture
socially significant. How did a political or social climate or an era of art play into the way this expert analyzes and interprets the meaning of the messages in this particular work of art? Be sure to point out the details that suggest these meanings.
(3) Your Own Reaction: Now, it is your turn! After gaining insights from one of A or B, share your own point of view about what messages, emotions, or ideas are suggested in a work of art that are personal. This would include how your own personal experiences or cultural background influences your reactions to this work of art. Be sure to point out the details that suggest your reactions.
You will need to do some research and cite your sources (APA format). Use these headings: Artist or Expert Point of View; My Point of View
This paper should be 300 words or more.
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Running head: MICHELANGELO’S PIETA
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The Sculpture Pieta Sculpted By Michelangelo
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MICHELANGELO’S PIETA
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The intent of Michelangelo in creating the sculpture, Pietà was to create a sculpture that
depicts the scene of Virgin Mary holding the Christ’s dead body upon having been crucified, but
prior to being placed within the tomb. Putting into consideration that Michelangelo had been
commissioned by a cardinal, who went by the name Jean de Billheres to come up with a
sculpture that was meant to mounted within a chapel at th...
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