Writing Homework Help

Visit the San Diego Museum of Art (Links to an external site.) and Timken Museum of Art (Links to an external site.) websites. Select a work of art that you really like and write an analysis of it, using the prompts below. The writing should be original and sincere. I recommend that you DO NOT read the museum description because students often find it difficult to find their own voice once they have read something by the experts.

• Identify the artwork (title, artist if known, materials, and museum)
• Provide a summary assessment of the artwork. You might think of it as a movie review or a headline [ex. “It is a monotonous and somber painting.”]
• Analyze the elements and principles that contribute to your assessment. It is best to move from general observations to specific examples, followed by analysis. [ex. “The color palette is achromatic. [General statement] The artist uses mostly medium-tone grey, black, a small amount of white. [More explanation] For example…(provide the specific examples in the composition). [Details from the artwork] Because of the drab, dark tones, the overall mood is sad. [Analysis]
• In the conclusion, explain why you chose the artwork. Reflect on the benefits of taking this class and your appreciation of the artwork.

MINIMUM word count: 500 words

College-level writing is expected.