WHO? Everyone     WHEN? -by Sunday evening in the assignments 
WHAT?-An early 1900-1955 sculpture or painting born and from United States, or American stage/film, 1950’s. (Rated G or PG.)
HOW?  In own 400-500 in Office 365 Word, 3 Works Cited beyond the site and textbook and no Ai.  Add a G or PG rated photo, not just the URL. Do not pick any previously discussed, not already posted or in the last module or in this week’s module, and everything must be in your own words. Use 4 paragraphs, keeping the questions in order for the format.
You may search online, instead of visiting a museum.
Students must attend or view a 1900-1955 sculpture or painting online, during the eight weeks of our class time, one of the following to write about: a sculpture or painting (you may use two of either for this assignment if desired), a live play, or a film (in 1950’s). You must view this artwork during the weeks of our class. After contemplating, reflecting, and reviewing the selected artwork(s), the student will write an essay using MLA style that reacts to the following questions, (4 paragraphs in the following order):
1. What, where, and when did you view this art? (Students must view their selection somewhere in the time element of this course.) What is this work? (Define what the work is such as an oil painting or a full-length narrative film.) What is the content of this work? (Give a brief synopsis only.)
2. Who is the author? (Research this artist and discuss her/his background or context. Make sure to document your use of sources using MLA style.) What historical or societal conditions and situations are influencing or motivating the artist? Are these evident in this particular work? If so, how and where, and if not, why not?
3. What is the author trying to communicate in this work? Decide what this artist is trying to “say” to us, or the purpose of the work; then, discuss how this author uses the elements and other components to make a point. Also, discuss if you have uncovered any research that supports or disagrees with what you feel the author is trying to communicate.
4. Does this work have merit? Did this author accomplish his/her intent? Does this work make you think differently? Is it worthy of your recommendation? Does it offer entertainment and messages that are relevant to this and future generations? What does this work communicate to you directly? Did you have any assumptions about this work and the author before contemplation and research? Relating to our core value, personal development, how did reflection and research on this work alter your thinking and how you perceive this artwork, and perhaps, the world?