.2DISCUSSION:CHAPTERS 20 AND 21
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read chapter 21 in The West in the World.
2. Review the works of art listed below that can be found in your text.
3. Art and Culture (1870-1914) - The works are paintings of life that are intended to convey either contentment with or antagonism toward this era- majority culture. In the Chapters 20 and 21 discussion forum, do the following:
a. Answer the question that corresponds to four of the Works of Art below and write a paragraph on what you perceive to be the overall culture of the period - based on both the figures below and other photographs/works/readings.
b. Works of Art:
i. Figure 20.1. Does this work portray contentment with the “new†culture?
ii. Figure 20.3. What do the 2 groups portrayed symbolize? Notice the red flags, the white dresses, the pastoral scenes on one-half while the others have smokestacks, etc.
iii. Figure 20.5.Which group is depicted - what is the event?
iv. Figure 20.7.What do the clouds and coloring depict?
v. Figure 20.8. Are the publishers comfortable with imperialism?
vi. Facing Chapter21.What does the work say about middle class culture?
vii. Figure 21.7.Is this a pro-capitalist or anti-capitalist set?
viii. Figure 21.9.Does the woman look happy - what is the artist trying to do?
ix. Figure 21.11.How does this work show the view toward progress?
x. Figures 21.13 & 21.14. Is Monet an optimist?
4. Your initial post is due by the end of the fourth day of the workshop.
5. Read and respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings, as well as all follow-up instructor questions directed to you, by the end of the workshop.
6. Your postings should also:
a. Be well developed by providing clear answers with evidence of critical thinking.
b. Your observations should add greater depth to the discussion by introducing new ideas.
c. Provide clarification to classmates’ questions and provide insight into the discussion.
d. Be posted on three different days during the workshop.
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