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Unit 6 Evaluation

Unit 6 Evaluation

Q Introduction In this evaluation, we are starting to think about the context of the work, such as where you see it, when it was made, who it was made by and for what purpose, and the way the media it is made of have been used. We also think about the subject matter (the things portrayed in the work), if there is any, as well as how it has been portrayed. Why depict this, at this time, in this particular way? Why not something else? Unit Learning Outcomes • Define the creative process and describe the roles that artists most often assume when they engage in that process. (CLO 4) • Describe how the way a medium is used affects interpretation (CLO 1,3,6) • Describe how formal elements can connect to meanings (CLO 1,3) • Describe how historical context can affect meaning (CLO 2,3,4) • Describe how visual signs of national, class and racial identity manifest themselves in art. (CLO 2, 3, 4) Directions 1. Take a look at the image of the painting Napoleon Leading the Army over the Alps by Kehinde Wiley (2005).Download Napoleon Leading the Army over the Alps by Kehinde Wiley (2005). 2. Provide a short answer (150 to 300 words) to each of the questions about the work posed below. (A total of 600 to 1200 words) 3. Submit the written response as a Word or PDF document named: Assignment5.lastname.doc. 1. Which of the 4 roles of the artist mentioned in chapter 1 do you think this artist fits into the best? Why? 2. What has the most emphasis in the work, or what is its focal point? What does that tell you about the work? 3. What associations does this work bring up for you? Tell us what element, principle of design or piece of subject matter helps make each association? 4. How does the way the medium is handled (roughness or smoothness of paint, stone, etc.) affect your interpretation? Can you imagine it being handled another way? 5. How does the artist’s identity affect how you interpret the work? 6. What historical or environmental relationships affect how you interpret the work? Due Date • Submit by 11:59p.m., Sunday, CT. Rubric Unit 5: Evaluation - Interpretation Unit 5: Evaluation - Interpretation Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLevel of Understanding - Roles 10 pts Excellent Demonstrates an exceptional understanding. 9 pts Proficient Demonstrates a clear and complete understanding. 7 pts Sufficient Demonstrates a moderate level of understanding. 6 pts Developing Demonstrates some degree of understanding. 5 pts Needs Improvement Demonstrates little to no understanding. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLevel of Understanding – Emphasis 10 pts Excellent Demonstrates an exceptional understanding. 9 pts Proficient Demonstrates a clear and complete understanding. 7 pts Sufficient Demonstrates a moderate level of understanding. 6 pts Developing Demonstrates some degree of understanding. 5 pts Needs Improvement Demonstrates little to no understanding. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLevel of Understanding – Associations 10 pts Excellent Demonstrates an exceptional understanding. 9 pts Proficient Demonstrates a clear and complete understanding. 7 pts Sufficient Demonstrates a moderate level of understanding. 6 pts Developing Demonstrates some degree of understanding. 5 pts Needs Improvement Demonstrates little to no understanding. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLevel of Understanding – Use of Medium 10 pts Excellent Demonstrates an exceptional understanding. 9 pts Proficient Demonstrates a clear and complete understanding. 7 pts Sufficient Demonstrates a moderate level of understanding. 6 pts Developing Demonstrates some degree of understanding. 5 pts Needs Improvement Demonstrates little to no understanding. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLevel of Understanding – Artist’s Identity 10 pts Excellent Demonstrates an exceptional understanding. 9 pts Proficient Demonstrates a clear and complete understanding. 7 pts Sufficient Demonstrates a moderate level of understanding. 6 pts Developing Demonstrates some degree of understanding. 5 pts Needs Improvement Demonstrates little to no understanding. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLevel of Understanding – Historical Context 10 pts Excellent Demonstrates an exceptional understanding. 9 pts Proficient Demonstrates a clear and complete understanding. 7 pts Sufficient Demonstrates a moderate level of understanding. 6 pts Developing Demonstrates some degree of understanding. 5 pts Needs Improvement Demonstrates little to no understanding. 10 pts Total Points: 60 PreviousNext

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The role of the artist that best fits Wiley is that they create visual records of places, events, and time. Wiley recreates Jacques-Louis David’s painting. In the real sense, Napoleon never posed for the original painting or led his soldiers to war against the Austrians. He followed his soldiers on foot after they went to war. Thus, the painting is a recreation of an event that actually happened and is historically recognized. The primary area of emphasis in the painting is the man riding the horse. The man depicted in the painting is Napoleon, an army leader, and the image is the commemoration of his victorious campaign against the Austrians. According to history, Napoleon did not lead his soldiers and troops to war.