art homework.

Please answer the following essay questions in your own words. Use examples from the text book and class discussions. You will need to cite your sources (i.e., Author, page #) and include a works cited. Good essays will have an introduction, main body paragraph(s) and a brief conclusion. Try to avoid clichés like “art is in the eye of the beholder.” Instead make arguments and back them up with material from our reading and discussion. Please proof read your essays for spelling and grammar.

 Essay questions:

600 words

1. Discuss the differences between a work of fine art and a work of folk art. What does the distinction between “fine” and “folk” really mean? Describe and give examples of each. Use examples from the text book and class discussions (mona lisa fine art and grandma moses for folk art, and you can include another as well for examples). You will need to cite your sources (ie (Author, pg#) and include a works cited. 

600 words

Please discuss the difference between two and three-dimensional work. Include examples of materials used for each and how the artist applies the materials. Use examples to help solidify your description.

Use standard formatting with one inch margins and 12 pt. Times font. Cite sources in text and in a works cited section.