SFCC Non-Western Art: Extending Our Vision Patty Haag, Instructor C2014

SFCC Non-Western Art: Extending Our Vision Patty Haag, Instructor c2014

COMPARE/CONTRAST ART PAPER GUIDELINES

Compare and contrast the ways in which two different cultures approach form, content and the actual making of artwork in the same medium (see topic list below). Include some discussion on how the making of this particular art form reflects aspects of the culture itself (spiritual beliefs, values, etc.)

Begin with an introduction and thesis statement (about a page), then discuss one aspect of the art form and how it is developed in each of the two cultures (another page at least) and so on, alternating cultures. Finally, write a conclusion in which you reflect (but don’t repeat) the introduction, give a sense of completeness and leave a final impression of your main ideas. The final copy includes a cover & six photographs.

This paper must be written in your own words. Plagiarized work will not be accepted.

All work (outline, complete draft, & final paper) is due on the given date. Late work may not be accepted.

Grade: 30 points for outline, notes & thesis/peer edit; 70 points draft & 100 paper

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1. Compare/contrast typed outline & 4 MLA formatted sources Due: Oct 3

Outline What 2 art forms representing 2 different cultures will you be comparing & contrasting? Give four aspects you will discuss ( ie function, design, symbolism, imagery, use of space, techniques & materials). This can be done in bullet form.

4 sources minimum

· List the works to be cited in the paper using MLA format (see the SFCC library webpage on citing sources). Include title, author, publisher & publication dates.

· Use a variety including books, reference books, videos, magazines, and/or personal interviews as well as the Internet. If using text, count it as source #5.

· Use at least 1 reference or resource book for each topic.

· One source must have been published within the past 5 years.

· Use credible web sources (no Wikipedia) Check source, date, writer’s viewpoint.

SFCC/SCC book/media catalog & Internet resources; worldcat, WIN borrow, artstor

Mag/newspaper indexes: Proquest, Voyager, Art & Architecture Complete,

Culture Grams, Encyclopedia Britannica; Mags: Americas; Tribal Arts; Native Arts; American Indian Art; Archeology; Native Peoples; Arts of Asia, etc.

2. Research notes, revised outline & MLA source lists. Due: Oct 17

· from reading sources: 20-25 cards, 5-6 pages handwritten or 3-4 pages typed

· arranging by sub-topic or idea helps with organization of writing

· quotes can be included

· list sources including page numbers on your notes

3. Thesis statement, first 2 paragraphs, C/C list & MLA sources Due: Oct 23

Thesis statement expresses the main idea of your paper & answers the questions posed by your paper, giving readers a quick & easy way to follow the summary of what the paper will be discussing. Cite at least one source within these paragraphs. Information must be accurate & credited properly. In paraphrasing or using an author's specific ideas, begin a sentence with something like, "According to Ford....", or give publication date & pages in brackets.

As you write & revise your paper, it's okay to change your thesis statement. Your final thesis should accurately relate to what you write in your paper.

Compare/contrast List

· Choose items to compare and contrast that will make your point most effectively.

· Use as many specific details & examples as possible to expand the comparison.

· Develop your comparison in a balanced way.

· Organize subject-by-subject or point-by-point—or combine the 2 approaches.

4. Polished draft, 5-6 pages, typed (Ariel size 11) word count & MLA sources Due: Nov 17

Include your edited outline & edited thesis statement (no images till final draft).

Proof read. Check paper for spelling and for grammatical and typographical errors.

Important to backup (save) your work every few paragraphs!

Commentary Student comments on changes & improvements from thesis & paragraphs.

Introduction Begin with a thesis statement and an introductory paragraph which explains the intention of your paper (what arts & cultures you will compare).

Body This needs to focus on topic given in the thesis statement. Make comparisons & contrasts giving specific examples to explain statements. Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence. Create a new paragraph for each idea to avoid long run-on ideas.

Write in third person, not first person to emphasize the topic rather than the writer.

Cite at least one work/page using author’s name & page #i.e. (Welch 120).

Conclusion Refers to main idea without repeating it. Conclusion summarizes paper’s main point, &

may give a question for further study. Conclusion should be strong & leave a lasting impression on reader.

Rubric: Compare/Contrast Draft 70 Possible Points

5 – 6 pages in student’s own words 5

Instructor edited thesis/outline/notes 5

Minimum 4 sources not including text, MLA style 5

Sources cited on each page 5

Introduction, body, conclusion 5

Student commentary on changes, process 5

Strong thesis statement 10

At least 4 comparisons, contrasts 10

Clarity, overall quality 20

5. Photo check in class (making sure images are good quality) Dec 1

Paper needs at least 6 photos (see below).

Illustrations Include at least 6 high quality 4 x 5 labeled illustrations from books or magazines (not internet sites unless fabulous printed quality). Put two photos on the cover and four in the text itself. Under or beside the photo include artist, culture, date, any other information, and source of photo. Example: Maya Relief Carving of Ball Player, Tikal, c 800 CE (National Geographic 1992:339)

6. Final paper 5-6 pages, sources, illustrations, edited draft (Ariel 11) Due: Dec 3

Make final changes from edited draft Turn in final typed paper, works cited, illustrations, and previously edited draft & commentary. No grade without edited draft & commentary.

Folder Put cover, paper & edited draft in an easy-to-remove folder without plastic sheets.

Final Paper Rubric: Compare/Contrast 100 Possible Points

Student commentary on changes/process 5

Cover w student name, paper title, date, & 2 photos 10 (photo source inside the cover)

5 – 6 pages, double space, narrow margins 45

· All writing in student’s own words

· Clear, well-organized, well-written

· Edited draft w graded rubric attached

· Sources cited on each page

· Strong thesis statement/conclusion

· Minimum 4 sources MLA style

At least 4 comparisons, contrasts well-developed 20

4 more good quality illustrations with captions & sourced 20

Topics for Compare/Contrast Paper (5-6 pages, double-spaced w sources cited)

Use specific examples from 2 different cultures. Explain how each reflects the culture from which it comes & discuss the function, form, & content of each in terms of similarities & differences.

Topic A compared/contrasted with Topic B

1. The Jambukeshwara Temple, Madurai, India JaguarTemple, Tikal, Guatemala

2. Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem Phoenix Hall, Byodo-In Temple, Uji, Japan

3. Malwiya minaret, Great Mosque, Samarra (Great) Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian, China

4. Mesa Verde cliff dwellings, Southwest Dogon cave dwellings, Mali, Africa

5. Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet The Great Mosque, Cordoba, Spain

6. Asmat Bisj poles, New Guinea Haida or Kwakiutl poles, Northwest Coast

7. Kachina figures (Katchina, Cachina) Kongo power images

8. Moche portrait ceramics, Peru Ile-Ife portrait ceramics, Lower Niger

9. Southwest pottery (choose one group) Ming Dynasty Chinese ceramics

10. Navajo sand painting Tibetan sand mandalas

11. Plateau cornhusk (twined) bags Pomo basketry (Mabel McKay)

12. Chinese jade carving Inuit carving in ivory

13. Japanese Ukiyo-i prints Inuit woodblock prints

14. Huichol yarn designs Australian Aboriginal bark painting

15. Persian carpets Navajo rugs

16. Chilkat blankets (Tlingit, NW Coast) Guatemalan weaving

17. Tsuchiya Kimio, Japanese Charlene Teters, Spokane

18. Ric Gendron, Lakes/Umatilla Wang Yuping, Chinese

19. James Luna, San Luiseno Sui Jianguo, Chinese

20. Carmen Lomas Garza Frida Kahlo, Mexican

21. Hachivi Edgar Heap-of-Birds, Cheyenne/Arapaho Xu Bing, China

22. Nalini Malani, Pakistan/India Jaune Quick-To-See Smith, Cree/Shoshone

23. Northwest Coast masks Balinese masks

24. Mexican masks New Guinea masks

25. Kwakiutl transform mask (NW Coast) Ngady A Mwaash mask (Congo)

26. Indian saris Japanese kimonos

27. Native American pow wow regalia Kuba (Congo) ceremonial regalia

28. Masaai (Kenya) clothing/regalia Tibetan clothing/regalia

29. Oceanic body art African body art

30. Native American beadwork African tribal beadwork

31. Joe Feddersen, Colville Confederated Tribes Zhang Guanghui