Don't stress too much about writing your papers. I understand that this is probably your first class in academic art... This template will break it down for you and make the process go much easier...
1) Write one paragraph of your impressions of the day... set the scene.... Did you go alone? Who was with you? What were your first impressions upon arriving at the museum? Post 1 or 2 pictures... Write 1 paragraph.
2) Write a brief history of the museum itself. When was it built? Who was the architect? What style is the building? 1 paragraph.
3) Convey your general impression of the whole collection. Can you identify some of its strengths? Were there special exhibitions? 1 paragraph... 1 or 2 photos posted.
4) Choose 1 artist to focus on and specifically, one piece. Concentrate on this for the next 3 paragraphs. This artist and work should appeal to you personally.
-Begin with a description of the piece and artist's name. What medium (oil on canvas, marble, etc..) What size is it? When was it executed? (1 or 2 photos)
-Write a brief biography of the artist...
-What movement does the work fit into? (Impressionism, Surrealism,, etc... or period, Rococo, Baroque...) -What artist of work came before this piece that might have influenced the artist's vision? Name the movement.
-What work or movement followed?
Post detail shots (close up) of the work as well that support your impressions.
-Wrap up paragraph.... Total length about 750 words - 1,000 words... can go higher...
That's it... break it down like this and the paper should go smoothly
As a reminder, if you use any words written by someone else, set them off by italicizing them (highlight them and hit the "I" button in the editor). Cite where the source came from. You can copy the url and paste it under the quote if it came from an online source.
Most of all, have fun with this!
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