Artist Research project

							                                  Artist Research project
                                         ART 310

This is a short research topic over an artist. You will use information obtained from art
books and the internet. DUE APRIL 5, 2007 BEGINNING OF CLASS.

Information to include:
    1. Name of artist and artist biography which includes interesting facts about the
       artist.
    2. Art period the artist is known for participating or making the greatest contribution
       (example- Post Impressionism, Impressionism, Renaissance, Surrealism, etc...?)
    3. Who/ what were the artist’s influences and/or inspirations for the creation of the
       artworks? (other artists? War? Poverty? Dreams? Etc...)
    4. In general, what type of artwork did the artist do the most? (Paintings, drawings,
       sculptures, photographs, etc...)
    5. In general, what was the main source of subject matter? (landscapes, portraits,
       still lives, abstract, non objective)
    6. Choose an artwork by this artist. For this artwork, give the credit line (where it is
       located, size, and medium and date). What was the purpose of this work? How do
       you know? Why did you choose this artwork? ( include a picture of this artwork)



        Include a bibliography of books and sites used.
        This paper must be typed using 12 point font- Times New Roman or Courier
         New.
        A visual must be created. You can choose a poster or some other aid to help
         present this artist to the class. The visual should include both text and pictures.