Module 3: Art Search 2 Instructions

The Visual Elements

The visual elements as presented in chapter 4 of Living with Art are: line, shape and mass, light,
color, texture and pattern, space, and time and motion. You will need to read and become
familiar with each of the visual elements presented. For this assignment you will identify eight
different works of art that each logically include one of these visual elements: line, shape, mass,
light, color, texture or pattern, space, and time or motion (one different work of art for each
visual element, for a total of eight works of art for the assignment). The works of art you choose
may incorporate more than one visual element, but only one specific visual element should be
discussed for each work of art. You can select works of art from any chapter in the Living with
Art text book EXCEPT CHAPTER 4 and each work of art chosen can only be used once for this
assignment. Please download the APA template provided in the attached files to see the
expected layout and content of this assignment.

For each of the eight works of art you select, you will need to include a written response to
each of the following:

 In bulleted format for each visual element (line, shape, mass, light, color, texture or
pattern, space, and time or motion), identify the title, artist, date, the page number
from Living with Art that each work of art from our text is listed on, material(s), and
region of the work of art, and the historical art movement for each artist (with an in-text
citation for each of the historical art movements). An example of this is shown in the
APA template.
 In eight individual paragraphs of approximately 100-150 words each (one paragraph for
each individual artwork and visual element) discuss each visual element and the work of
art you have chosen that illustrates that visual element. Paragraph content: For the
introduction, more generally explain the relevant visual element and discuss what is
most important to know about it. Next transition to your chosen work of art and
describe how the visual element is reflected in the work of art. What can you identify
and discuss in the work of art that connects to your chosen visual element? What
additional information is key for your reader to know? Conclude each paragraph by
discussing how this understanding enhances our appreciation of the work of art. Give
specific and detailed reasons to support your observations.
 Relevant citation to the Living with Art text book should be included for each of the
eight paragraphs. Citations to our text book should include page numbers for
specificity.

This assignment will also be evaluated for proper writing mechanics, clear layout, proper use of
art terminology, and academic tone. Assignment should be formatted according to APA
including title and reference pages. The expected formatting for this assignment is shown in an
attached APA template. Download and use the APA template for your assignment.
Submit in MS Word (.doc/.docx) format only.

(SLOs 1, 2, 3, EOs 1a-d, 2a-c, 3b-c)