Assignment due 3/17/2014: Personal Reflection on Artistic Representation

1.     Find a piece of art that represents something important to you. For example, it could represent:
   a.       A bond between you and a close family member or friend.
   b.      A place, event, or idea that is important to you.
   c.       Anything that is meaningful for you!
    
2. It can be any kind of art! Painting, photography, sculpture, stained glass, a mural, a statue… ANYTHING!  
3. Write your reflection about this piece of art: Describe it, say what it represents for you, and say why.  
4. Extra Credit if you can relate your piece of art to the field trip film, Museum Hours, in your writing! 

  

This assignment is due next Monday, March 17^th by 3pm. Directions for submission:

1.  Create a word document and copy/paste a picture of the piece of art you will write about. 
2.  Write your “Personal Reflection on Artistic Representation,” like my example below. 
3. It should be a minimum of 150 words. 
4.  Include a “Word Count” at the bottom of the document, and email it to hannahkovacs@csinow.com 
5.  Then Copy and Paste the document (and insert the picture if you can) into a new blog post, and publish!

 Example: Hannah’s Personal Reflection on Artistic Representation

“This painting is called “The Conversion of Saint Paul.” It’s by Pieter Bruegel, a Flemish painter from the 16^th century. The thing that I find most interesting in the image is the lonely child soldier standing next to the tree. The art historian in the film, Museum Hours, pointed this out, and she said it was the focus of the painting for her. For me, this part of the painting represents how terrible war is. I have a strong bond to the philosophy of pacifism. I think that war and violence should be avoided at all costs. So, this painting represents one of the reasons I have this bond with the philosophy of pacifism. It represents the terrible costs of war, which hurt the innocent, the young, and everyone around. I could compare this bond of mine with the bond between Johann and Anne, because they both seem like very peaceful people who love humanity. They seem to have a bond that involves helping others and finding joy in the people around them. I also love helping others and that’s part of the reason I think war and violence should be avoided at all costs. This painting makes me think about all of these things.”   Word Count: 204

P.S. If you missed the movie, and weren't here for the beginning of class Monday 3/10, you could watch this video from a computer outside CSI (anywhere YouTube isn't blocked, like your phone, a home computer, or at a library): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxTfX-j0LSo It is an interesting review of the movie by three film critics.