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How To Write A Museum Report F 08 WBC Am
How To Write A Museum Report F 08 WBC Am
How To Write A Museum Report F 08 WBC Am
This paper is to be a mixture of discussion on vocabulary, formal elements, and an incorporation of your
personal reaction to the work of art. You must equally discuss both your personal reactions and all formal elements.
When describing the work it is a good idea to pretend that you're describing for a blind person. Adjectives are
important because they enable you to present a good mental image of the artwork you are describing. The purpose
of this paper is not only an academic exercise, but it also enables you to use greater freedom of visual/verbal
expression in your reactions to a new way of seeing. Trust your instincts and feelings.
TAKE THIS 2-Sided PAGE WITH YOU TO THE MUSEUM FOR REFERENCE
EVENING & SUMMER COURSES: One report is ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED & a second report (from a
different art museum) is for extra credit. (F08)
Generally speaking, most museums are closed on Mondays, (currently the Getty Villa #4b below is closed on
Tuesdays and Wednesdays) so it is a good idea to call in advance to get hours, admission costs etc. Many offer
discounts with current student ID. AND if you enjoy your stay you might want to purchase a membership at one
of the museums which will allow you 1 year unlimited free admission for you and a guest (among other benefits!)
This list is only a few locations in the Southern California area,
BUT it is the list I want you to choose from
to write your REQUIRED museum report.
LOS ANGELES AREA
T= Traditional art C=contemporary or cutting edge art
1a.T&C- LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART. (LACMA Main bldg) 5905 Wilshire Blvd. LA. (323)857-6000.
1b.C -THE BROAD CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM. (BCAM) Located at LACMA #1 above. (323)857-6000.
1c.T&C-LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM WEST. (LACMA West) Located at LACMA #1 above. 323)857-6000.
2.C- MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART.(MOCA) 250 So Grand at California Plaza, Downtown LA.(213) 626-6222.
3.T- NORTON SIMON MUSEUM . 411 W. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena (Newly renovated in 1999)(818) 449-6840.
4a.T- THE GETTY CENTER (CLOSED MONDAYS) at the 405 fwy and Getty Center Drive in Brentwood (310)440-7300.
NO PARKING RESERVATIONS NEEDED FOR THE GETTY CENTER and the only charge is $8.00 to park.
4b.T/Ancient/Classical- J. PAUL GETTY VILLA (CLOSED TUES & WED)17985 Pacific Coast Hwy.Malibu . (310)440-
7300 and the only charge is $8.00 to park. BE SURE TO MAKE PARKING RESERVATIONS at THE GETTY VILLA
SAN DIEGO AREA
5.C- SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART, DOWNTOWN. 1001 Kettner Blvd.(619) 234-1001.
6.T&C- SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF ART. Balboa Park, San Diego (619)232-7931.
If you are going out of town, I may be able to recommend a museum for you to visit—just ask me.
Sometimes it’s good to go to the museum alone so you can go at your own pace, however most people like to go with one or
two others.
Do not plan to see all of the works in the museum. This would be overwhelming, exhausting and not at all satisfying.
Get a map at the admissions booth and find out what special presentations are on view. Look at the map and select 1) an
area of interest where you feel comfortable (for example: Renaissance paintings) AND 2) an area in the museum where
you have little or no knowledge (for example: Italian Micro-mosaics or the Ceramics of China.) Separate these two areas
with a lunch /snack break at the cafeteria-or bring a lunch. Browse through your first area of familiar territory in search
of a new favorite, or a bit of new information. Then after you have had a bite to eat, investigate the second area as an
explorer of a new territory. You have only discoveries to uncover and...who knows...you might even find a new love.
****IF YOU SHOW ME PROOF OF MUSEUM ATTENDANCE BY THE 8TH WEEK OF SCHOOL
TAKE THIS 2-Sided PAGE WITH YOU TO THE MUSEUM FOR REFERENCE
EVENING & SUMMER COURSES: One report is ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED & a second report (from a
different art museum) is for extra credit. (F08)
YOU WILL RECEIVE 10 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS.
See the syllabus calendar - week #8 for specifics **** OVER>>>>
TAKE THIS 2-Sided PAGE WITH YOU TO THE MUSEUM FOR REFERENCE