Homework: 3/7 (to be posted to blog) DUE: by beginning of class 11/18

Answer the following questions, to the best of your ability:

1. What is art? (you do not have to limit yourself to visual art, but you should think about what this means. Think about art v/s design v/s artistry v/s draftsmanship v/s craftsmanship v/s creativity v/s communication and language, etc. In thinking about WHAT ART IS, consider WHAT ART ISN'T and WHY)


2. What is an artist? Is this an exclusive or inclusive title? Are titles necessary?


3. Why make art at all?


4. How do you assess art? (What makes art successful? Is there such a thing as "good" art v/s "bad"? Does the distinction between "high brow" and "low brow" exist? Should it?) 


Fun links:

http://hennessyyoungman.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/HennesyYoungman
http://hyperallergic.com/49261/the-problem-with-hennessy-youngman/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLzixKZp_a0

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/soren-petersen/what-is-art_b_1938274.html

http://www.walkerart.org/calendar/2013/painter-painter

Keep working on your FINAL PROJECTS!! Dig deep and look for those things that make this piece UNIQUE and interesting. Why are you making it at all? What are you trying to say?

Painting II: Figure Painting FINAL PROJECT

Models in class: 11-13 through 12/2

DUE: 12/4
Your FINAL painting(s) is/are completely open (materials/ technique/ concept) and will be a culmination of your experience in this class. This work should express who you are as a figurative painter and demonstrate your acquired knowledge of paint, composition, and surface. You may not use toxic materials or techniques in class, but are free to add them on your own time.

PARAMETERS:
Must incorporate some element of all three models in class. Must have well-­‐articulated artist statement. 

You will need to have ALL of the work you have done for this class posted and up to date!