Artistic Styles

Assignment Details Part 1 Choose 1 of the following eras and artistic styles: •World War I and Dadaism •World War 2 and Abstract Art Complete the following: •Describe and explain how the specific style of art is related to the cultural changes brought about by the wars. •Choose an artist from the textbook that exemplifies the period and style of art. •Include a work of art from that artist that best expresses the style. Include the artist’s name, the title of the artwork, the year made, and the materials used. Paste an image of the work directly into the DB window. Do not post an attachment. •What is the meaning and message the artist is communicating? Part 2 Research a work of art today that reflects a political or cultural event. Complete the following: •Include the artist’s name, title of art, and the materials. •What is the meaning and message the artist is communicating? •How does it relate to today’s culture? For assistance with your assignment, Web resources, and all course materials. Please refer to the following multimedia course material(s): •Unit 4: Baroque, Enlightenment & Romantic Age •Unit 4: The Baroque Period •Unit 4: Impressionism •Unit 4: Post-Impressionism & Art Nouveau •Unit 4: Avant-garde •Unit 4: The Belle Époque