Critical+Thinking+and+Problem+Solving

= = =Remember: Projects should be more than just acquiring knowledge. What do you want the students to do with the new information they are acquiring? Keep the objective of the assignment in mind.=

= = Painting, Oil on Canvas Auvers-sur-Oise: June, 1890 The Cleveland Museum of Art Cleveland F: 786, JH: 2036

Arts and Humanities Project
**Objectives:** Students will be prepared to evaluate art at a major museum. They will demonstrate application of basic art elements and principles applied to reading a painting. Students will be able to collaborate with their peers and share their evaluations of the artwork.

== Directions: Investigate the following paintings (each student was given three different pictures) at the Cleveland Art Museum, and critique the artwork using the following questions. Study the painting and use your previous knowledge about artists' painting styles, composition and time periods to locate the work of art at the on-line museum site. After you find the artwork, "read the painting" using previous knowledge of art elements and principles. ==

=== While on the field trip to the Cleveland Art Museum, find the painting and take your picture with it. Prepare to share your research and analysis with the class after we return in the form of a Keynote presentation. ===

Painting #1:
Location at Cleveland Art Museum:


 * Step 1 - Description**


 * What is the name of the artist who created the artwork?
 * What kind of an artwork is it?
 * What is the name of the artwork?
 * When was this artwork created?
 * Name some other major events in history that occurred at the same time this artwork was created.
 * List the literal objects in the painting (trees, people, animals, mountains, rivers, etc.).
 * Consider the significant **art elements** that are present in this artwork and describe them:
 * Step 2 - Analysis**

In this step consider the most significant art principles that were used in the artwork. Describe how the artist used them to organize the **elements**.


 * Step 3 - Interpretation**

Based on what you have learned so far about the artwork, what do you think the artist was trying to say? Why did the artist create this artwork? What do you think it means? What feelings do you have when looking at this artwork? Do you think there are things in the artwork that represent other things - symbols?


 * Step 4 - Judgment**

Do you like this artwork? Do you think it is a good artwork? Do think it is an important artwork? Would display this artwork in your home?

Justify your opinion. Explain why you feel the way you do about this artwork based on what you have learned about it.

**Assessment:** This project was a requirement in the Arts and Humanities portfolio and thus graded with a rubric.