Artist Research

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ARTIST RESEARCH
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Full Name of Artist

Date of Artist Birth
Date of Artist Death (if it applies).
Bibliographical Information Family information Lifetime accomplishments Major events of
life
Effects/impact on society, historical significance
What GENRE does this artist fit into? Why is this artist considered part of this GENRE?
Write a general DESCRIPTION of the art work created by this artist.
Choose one artwork created by this artist (print a copy) write a detailed DESCRIPTION of it. What do
you think this artwork means? In other words, what is your INTERPRETATION of this artwork?
Do you like this artists work? Why or why not?
What questions do you still have about this artist? Write a letter to the artist telling him about your
interest in his work, and ask your questions.

Use the One art work you chose earlier and ask 5 different people to do an Art

Critique
Write their answers. Suggest for them to: Give first impressions. Say what you see, what you like, or don't like.
Describe, analyze, and interpret.
Name of Person

Age

Art Critique

10. If you could change anything about your picture, what would it be and why?

Include a:
Timeline (include some key world events that may have influenced this artist):
Sources for project
Bibliography