Art History Analysis Due: May 1, 2020

Outline Student will demonstrate their understanding of art history by using the E’s & P’s, the critique and research (Google, Google Scholar) of their artist of choice to render an analysis of the artist in question. This will be a step by step process that the instructor will guide you through. 12 inch font, Times New Roman or Courier New, double spaced The following are the next steps in the process

Step 1:Choose an Artist Today, your choice of an artist is due. Please write a brief abstract/ overview of the artist and the style of art you have chosen. There is no suggested length. However, your abstract must be clear and relatable/ understandable. Abstract due Friday, November 18, 2016 5pts

What is an abstract? An abstract is a self-contained, short, and powerful statement that describes a larger work. Components vary according to discipline. An abstract of a social science or scientific work may contain the scope, purpose, results, and contents of the work. An abstract of a humanities work may contain the thesis, background, and conclusion of the larger work. An abstract is not a review, nor does it evaluate the work being abstracted. While it contains key words found in the larger work, the abstract is an original document rather than an excerpted passage.

Abstracts allow readers who may be interested in a longer work to quickly decide whether it is worth their time to read it. Also, many online databases use abstracts to index larger works. Therefore, abstracts should contain keywords and phrases that allow for easy searching. https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/abstracts/

Abstract of Title WHAT IT IS: An abstract of title is a history of a piece of property. HOW IT WORKS (EXAMPLE): For example, let's say John Doe wants to buy the house at 123 Main St. As part of the transaction, his title insurance company obtains a copy of the property's abstract of title. They want to make sure that Jane Smith, who is selling 123 Main St., is the legal owner of the property and that there aren't any other claims on the property. The abstract of title shows all of the legal actions related to the property, as well as the names of any entities that have liens on the property and all the previous owners. WHY IT MATTERS: The abstract of title is a written history of a piece of property and can be fascinating for older pieces of real estate. However, its primary use in most real estate transactions is to ensure that the seller of a piece of real estate is the actual owner of the property and that nobody else is claiming ownership of the property. Title insurance companies, which guarantee that the property is owned by the stated owner, are thus particularly interested in abstracts of title. If they overlook something, they may be subject to paying claims.

Abstract Outline Who is the artist (i.e., name, specific traits, birth etc.) The Art era, from which he or she is from What the era encompassed (what style of art did this era portray) Why you chose it/ attracted to it (Judge)/ how this art era relates to the artist Write a brief abstract/ overview of the artist and the style of art you have chosen. There is no suggested length. However, your abstract must be clear and relatable/ understandable. Use the above points to guide you.

This is only an example of what your abstract should look like This study examined the effects of short-term food deprivation on two cognitive abilities—concentration and perseverance. Undergraduate students (N-51) were tested on both a concentration task and a perseverance task after one of three levels of food deprivation: none, 12 hours, or 24 hours. We predicted that food deprivation would impair both concentration scores and perseverance time. Food deprivation had no significant effect on concentration scores, which is consistent with recent research on the effects of food deprivation (Green et al., 1995; Green et al., 1997). However, participants in the 12-hour deprivation group spent significantly less time on the perseverance task than those in both the control and 24-hour deprivation groups, suggesting that short-term deprivation may affect some aspects of cognition and not others.   Karlström, G., & Olerud, S. V. E. N. (1974). The management of tibial fractures in alcoholics and mentally disturbed patients. Bone & Joint Journal, 56(4), 730-734.

Attention ALL Art Courses At this juncture, you should have the following in stone, Bullets/ headings/ topics of the structure of your abstract (4-5) A generic outline of that abstract, i.e., you are writing it in paragraph form You have researched the artist and read the first page of the artist in the book, “The Great Artists” You are retrieving feedback from your art instructor and/ or other individuals to make sure that your abstract will be ready for submission on the 18th.

Your abstract is complete Begin the placing together the main portion/body of your analysis. I.e., what are the points in your abstract that you will write about. Example: If you mention VanGough was mentally ill, in your body, you will specify the critique of his psychosis (state of mind), not only stating that he may have been ill, but why, i.e., interpret[ation]; how, i.e., describe, or what, i.e., judge effect you believe it had on his art and the world. One of your points will be for you to elaborate on your personal view (one paragraph), using the critique process

Critiquing your analysis The critique system is cyclical. For every point you raise in your abstract, you will elaborate significantly in your body. The crux of the matter is that you define every thought, articulate every meaning, and render a clear and succinct body of the analysis On the 17th of April, you and I will snack and discuss what you have written. This day we will have an open discussion on you and your peers artist chosen No student will be exempt, so begin work now!!!!!!!!!!!

Next Steps Re-read save and print out (if needed) your abstract (that was a test grade if you recall Body analysis portion is due on the 17th. You will submit that electronically to me that week. 10 pts Exam Grade Question?

Abstract Vincent Willem Van Gogh (Born in…. And where? He lived in Paris in 1886.) He was famous for his artwork and even though he suffered from psychotic episodes and poor mental stability. He was a painter, creating art of post-impressionism; a movement that… (add). In July 27 1890, he committed suicide and died subsequently 2 days later. Van Gogh is my artist, because he is the one artist I look up to.Using so many congruent lines and swirls to make landscape look so whimsical yet in a way accurate, is truly something to marvel at.