Wiki Page, ART100 #65264 Online (Spring 2019): Module 3 Introduction: Context & Perspective

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2019-01-28T12:22:13-08:00

Module 3 Context & Perspective introductory video:

Contexts are the circumstances, background, and meaning that form the setting for any kind of communication, including art, and the interpretation of its meaning(s). Perspectives can be though of as different viewpoints when appreciating or trying to understand art, for example people from one culture or background might think of certain artworks differently than people from a different culture or background. In this module you’ll learn more about context and perspective and their role in the interpretation of art. You'll also learn about iconography-- the analysis and interpretation of symbols in artwork.

READINGS FOR MODULE 3

ACTIVITIES FOR MODULE 3

Read the first few sections of Module 3 (pages 69-80) and then complete Discussion 3: #1- Art and Context. Your answer for this Discussion may not draw directly from the reading and that's OK. Focus on the video embedded in the Discussion and base your answer on what you learn from that.

Read about iconography (starting on page 81) and then complete Discussion 3: #2 - Iconography.

Once you have completed these Readings and Discussions, you can proceed to Quiz #3.

Learning Objective(s) for Module 3

Construct meaning in works of art based on their contextual information and iconography.