This assignment focuses on virtual art appreciation. The requirement of seeing works of art in person is crucial in building your appreciation of art. There is something to be said about actually seeing and experiencing an artwork in person.

Virtual Art Appreciation.

Appreciation Major Assignment 1 – Museum Paper One major assessment for this course is to visit an art museum virtually or (safely) see a pubic artwork in person and write two small essays on the topics below. The requirement of seeing works of art in person is crucial in building your appreciation of art. There is something to be said about actually seeing and experiencing an artwork in person. You understand things like scale, texture, the materials and the sheer presence of an artwork. These are all things that you lose out on when studying art from the textbook or on a screen.

Virtual Art Appreciation.

Whether you have the opportunity to complete this experience in person this semester or not, I hope you all have the chance to do so at a later date. Option 1 (viewing work virtually): Before we begin virtually exploring, you will watch Amit Sood’s Ted Talk first. Sood is the director of Google’s Cultural Institute and Art Project. This will help you get an understanding of what and how we will being using this tool: https://www.ted.com/talks/amit_sood_every_piece_of_art_you_ve_ever_wanted_to_see_up_close_an d_searchable?language=en Then you will find a museum to explore: https://artsandculture.google.com/partner?hl=en&tab=pop (Links to an external site.)

Virtual Art Appreciation.

Most collections allow you to virtually “walk” through the museum or a wing of the museum. Generally this is located under “Museum View” in that particular museum. Make sure for whatever museum you choose for this assignment, that it has the option to “walk through” so that you can complete Essay II: Organization and Display of Art in a Museum. Again, this will not be the same experience as if we were actually able to go to the museum in person, but using the virtual walk/exploring tool, we will do our best to complete this section.

Virtual Art Appreciation.

In addition to completing Essay II, I would like you to incorporate your thoughts/observations on exploring a museum and a work of art through this platform of the internet/Google Art Project: What is it like to explore a museum/gallery virtually? In what ways does this way of viewing differ from a traditional, physical visit to a museum? IMPORTANT: Even though you have the option to complete this work virtually, NO RESEARCHis necessary. We are still completing this assignment using our Formal Analysis skills.

Virtual Art Appreciation.

For this assignment, submit both of your completed essays in a single document. Pay attention to the specific page requirements for each essay; you cannot combine them. Essay I: Visual Analysis of a Work of Art Visit the MUSEUM (again whether this is virtual or in person at a public/outdoor space). Choose one artwork (painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, video, etc.). Carefully look at the work of art (walk around or zoom in and out). As completely as possible and in bullet point form, respond to each bullet point in complete sentences.

Virtual Art Appreciation.

You must answer all bullet points below: At the beginning of your paper, please identify the artist (if applicable), title, medium and date of the piece, as well as the gallery number where it is located, if there is one present. (this can usually be found on the door jamb as you enter). If you chose to visit virtually, include the web address of the museum and web address of the artwork you are studying as well. Describe the use of the formal element of line in the artwork. https://youtu.be/7_kr9BzO-O8

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