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Study guides for all three tests in ART 1012 will be compiled using the method of crowdsourcing,
defined by tech writer Jeff Howe as the act of taking a job traditionally performed by a designated agent
(usually an employee) and outsourcing it to an undefined, generally large group of people in the form of
an open call. Source: Jeff Howe, crowdsourcing.com
Approximately two weeks before each test, each student is required to submit a list of 20 works of art and
10 sample essay that they think is representative of the test material. Your study guide should include
works and/or questions based on material not yet covered by using the course reading schedule to preview
material. Based on student suggestions questions, I will compile a master study guide and make it
available on Blackboard one week before the test, and the test itself will be created with reference to the
study guide.
Part I: Slide
identification ID
4 slides, 40 points
Directions
Identify the work shown by listing artist/architect (if known), title, date (within 5 years
before/after the date listed in this handout), and style/historical period; if it is a work of
architecture, include the location.
Each work of art has the same question: What is the significance of this work of art?
There are a number of different ways to answer this question but if you only describe the
work of arts appearance, you will not receive credit. Your answer can address, for
example:
the artist (his/her influence on other artists)
the historical importance (political, religious or social relevance. The
work as representative of a turning point in the history of art
the style (distinctive characteristics, the use of particular techniques)
Suggested amount of time for each slide: 5 minutes
Two works of art are listed with a question; respond to the question with an essay that
compares and contrasts the works in terms of appearance, as well as artistic and cultural
contexts.
1 compare/contrast,
20 points