Internet Artist Research Worksheet

Name: Jeremy Stirmel Hour: 1

Artists Full Name Ansel Adams Date of Birth: February 20, 1902 Place of birth: San Fransico Date of and age at death: April 22, 1984 at age of 82 Place of death: Yosemite Cause of death: Old Age Education: Homeschooled Primary type of artwork (ex: painting? drawing? sculpture? printmaking? ceramics) Straight Photgraphy Style or period of art? Black and white photography Short definition of that style or period (see Artlex or Artcyclopedia): Pictures that are only used or made in black and white. Interesting/Personal information on the artist: He originally wanted to be a pianist, a earthquake hit his hometown at the age of 4.

Art Criticism:
Title of the art: the Tetons and the Snake River Date of art: Wyoming 1942

Location of the art: (museum or collection) N/A

What is the subject matter (Describe the objects in the art)? River, mountains, trees, and grass Genre: Is it a still life (group of things), a portrait (of a person) or a landscape, seascape or a cityscape or other (explain)? Landscape because the picture is of mountains, a river, and many trees Style/form: Is this artwork realistic (as real as possible) or abstract (distorted reality)? This photo is realistic because it can be seen where he took the photo now at this date in time. How was the photo taken?: Standing on a hill looking toward the mountain side revealing a

river and many trees

Interpretation:
What do you think the artist was trying to say in the artwork? That nature is a beautiful thing and not to destroy it. Why do you think he or she chose this subject? He chose this subject because people are destroying the environment and he wanted them to see that nature is beautiful. What feeling does this artwork give you and why? What part of the artwork is your favorite and why? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________