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Discussion 4

Answer the prompt after reading Lecture 3 part 1:

Now that you have seen three examples of paintings by Pablo Picasso, two of which are in the Cubist style, do you think that the painting Guernica is clear in illustrating the meaning of the image? Do you think it would be better if it was realistic? Explain any ways that you think that would work or would negatively change the image.

Discussion 5

After reviewing Lecture 3 part 2 answer the following question:

What connection to the choices Johannes Vermeer made in the composition of his paintings connects to the way we create and display images today?

Discussion 6

After reviewing lecture 4 answer the following question:

The directional lines in the Raft of the Medusa are an important part of the composition, if we imagine it as a frozen moment of time and action, what does it tell us in the scene is about to happen? Speak to specific elements in the painting that explain your reason.

Discussion 7

When recreating Leonardo’s materials to demonstrate metalpoint a ground was made, why was glue added to the bone ash mixture?

How important to you is it to be able to combine words with images when you are learning something? Give an example.

Discussion 8

Do you think that making the drawing materials we have covered is a tedious process? Is it worth it? Is there something in your own life that you have or are putting in significant effort in order to express yourself?

Discussion 9

Do you want to see artwork that looks exactly the way it did when the artist painted it? What about the Mona Lisa (ie: her eyebrows)? Give an example of an artwork supporting your opinion on what makes an artwork authentic to you (as in the state of it’s image).

discussion 10

Do you want to see artwork that looks exactly the way it did when the artist painted it? What about the Mona Lisa (ie: her eyebrows)? Give an example of an artwork supporting your opinion on what makes an artwork authentic to you (as in the state of it’s image).