Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: · Minimum of 3 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook) Instructions As part of the discussion this week, you made a brief exploration of a work of art to understand its subject, meaning, and intent

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Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity:

· Minimum of 3 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook)

Instructions As part of the discussion this week, you made a brief exploration of a work of art to understand its subject, meaning, and intent. In this assignment, you will explore an artwork in more depth to consider the context in which it was created. Choose any painting, and address the following:

· Explain the artistic movement associated with the work of art.

· Describe the style of the artist (How is the artist unique within the movement?)

· Examine in some depth the influences that shaped the work. Address at least 2 of the following:

· Stylistic influences

· Subject/content influences

· Cross-disciplinary influences such as literature, philosophy, music, science, technology, etc.

· Historical influences

· Political influences

· Reflect on your learning.

· How did your research enhance your appreciation of the artwork?

· How does understanding the context of a work help in interpreting it?

Include the following in your paper:

· Name of the painting

· Name of the artist

· Date created

· Image of the painting

Writing Requirements (APA format)

· Length: 2 pages (not including title page, references page, image, or caption for artwork)

· 1-inch margins

· Double spaced

· 12-point Times New Roman font

· Title page

· References page (minimum of 3 scholarly sources)

Grading This activity will be graded based on the following W2 Essay Grading Rubric.

Course Outcomes (CO): 1, 2, 3, 4

Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday

Rubric

W2 Essay Grading Rubric

W2 Essay Grading Rubric
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength	5 pts Meets length requirement 0 pts Does not meet length requirement	5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent	10 pts Submission addresses all of the following elements: the title, artist, image, reflection of the style, period, influences, media, and elements. 8.5 pts Submission addresses most of the following elements: the title, artist, image, reflection of the style, period, influences, media, and elements. 7.5 pts Submission addresses some of the following elements: the title, artist, image, reflection of the style, period, influences, media, and elements. 6 pts Submission addresses few of the following elements: the title, artist, image, reflection of the style, period, influences, media, and elements. 0 pts No effort	10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis	25 pts Paper examines the movement and specific work in relation to historical and political influences of the movement, showing a clear understanding of the connections. 21.25 pts Paper examines the movement and specific work in relation to historical and political influences of the movement but could include additional details for support of points or to make analysis clearer. 18.75 pts Paper examines some aspects of the movement and specific work in relation to historical and political influences of the movement but examination could be refined and more in depth. 15 pts Analysis of historical and political influences is limited or unclear, lacking details and support. 0 pts No effort	25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection	10 pts Paper clearly articulates a thoughtful analysis of the learning gained in terms of appreciation and interpretation from the assignment. 8.5 pts Paper articulates an analysis of the learning but could include additional details for support of points or to make analysis clearer for either appreciation or interpretation. 7.5 pts Paper articulates some analysis of the learning, but examination could be refined and more in depth to address both appreciation and interpretation fully. 6 pts Analysis of the learning is limited or unclear, lacking details and support. 0 pts No effort	10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource Integration	5 pts Paper includes reference to scholarly sources within the essay and properly integrates the source. 3.75 pts Paper includes reference to scholarly sources within the essay but does not properly integrate the source. 0 pts Paper does not make reference to scholarly sources.	5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity & Flow	10 pts The writing contains strong word choice that clarifies ideas, and masterful sentence variety aids with the flow of ideas. 8.5 pts The writing contains varied word choice and sentence structures that clarify ideas and aid with the flow of ideas. 7.5 pts The writing contains word choice and sentence structures that can be revised for better clarification of ideas and flow of ideas. 6 pts The writing contains wording and sentence structures that are awkward and/or unclear, impeding the clarity and flow of ideas. 0 pts No effort	10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics & Usage	10 pts The writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper. 8.5 pts The writing contains a few errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but the errors do not detract from a clear reading of the paper. 7.5 pts The writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper. 6 pts The writing contains several errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper. 0 pts No effort	10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Paper Format	5 pts Paper is formatted to include all 7 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers. 4.25 pts Paper is formatted to include 6 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers. 3.75 pts Paper is formatted to include 5 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers. 3 pts Paper is formatted to include 4 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers. 0 pts Paper is formatted to include 3 or fewer of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers.	5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Citation and Reference Formatting	5 pts All references include complete bibliographic information for sources and are properly formatted using APA style. 4.25 pts Most references include complete bibliographic information for sources are properly formatted using APA style. 3.75 pts Some of the references include complete bibliographic information for sources are properly formatted using APA style. 3 pts Few of the references include complete bibliographic information for sources are properly formatted using APA style. 0 pts There is no reference page.