our initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.
How Art Historians Discuss Art [WLOs: 1, 2] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 4 and 5 from the textbook, review the Google Arts and Culture online exhibit ‘The Fall of the Rebel Angels:’ A Closer Look at the Masterpiece
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, and watch Chapter 5 Summary: The Principles of Design
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. Additionally, review the following sections in the textbook:
5.1 Elements of Design
5.2 Principles of Design
3: Socio-Cultural Contexts
4: Symbolism and Iconography
Art historians use specific terminology and engage in a visual and mental process to make sense of and describe art. Drawing on the information that you learned from the exhibit, analyze the Bruegel work The Fall of the Rebel Angels in your own words. Your analysis should discuss the following:
One element of design in Bruegel’s The Fall of the Rebel Angels (review section 2.5.1: Elements of Design):
Line
Shape
Perspective
Texture
Color
One principle of design in Bruegel’s The Fall of the Rebel Angels (review section 2.5.2: Principles of Design):
Unity and variety
Scale and proportion
Balance
Emphasis and Movement
Rhythm and Repetition
One contextual aspect of Bruegel’s The Fall of the Rebel Angels (review section 5.3: Socio-Cultural Contexts):
Historical Context
Social Context
Personal or Creative Narrative Context
Political Context
Scientific Context
The use of symbolism and iconography in Bruegel’s The Fall of the Rebel Angels (review section 5.4: Symbolism and Iconography).
Cite your sources as outlined in the Writing Center
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guides on APA: Citing Within Your Paper
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and APA: Formatting Your References List
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. For works of art, follow the APA Style reference entry format using the APA Style: Artwork References
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webpage as a guide. Your initial post must be at least 200 words in length.
Guided Response: Review several of your classmates’ posts. By Day 7, provide a substantive response to at least two of your classmates. Review their application of terms related to design, context, symbolism, and iconography.
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