an ideology
Essay (1) Question
Futurism is characterized in this class as more of an ideology than a movement. Consider the examples of art that are grouped together under the title of Futurism. Is there a unifying style or stylistic element among the works, or are they unified only in theoretical terms? Offer at least three examples of Futurist works to support your argument.
Essay (2) Question
2. Examine the works of Kirchner, Singer Sargent, Arp, and Malevich. How do you explain such different artistic impulses existing concurrently? How might these works be considered divergent responses to the First World War?
ART /330
Instructions
“Each” essay must consist of at least 700 words (this equals two double-spaced pages in Times New Roman font 12). Where appropriate, information must be properly documented in MLA style.
Organization
Essay is very organized with at least five well-constructed paragraphs including an intriguing introduction with a definitive thesis, well-supported body, and decisive, memorable conclusion.
Essay is organized with five paragraphs including an acceptable introduction with clear thesis, body supported by adequate topic sentences, and an interesting conclusion.
Essay is organized into four or fewer paragraphs missing an introduction with thesis, body, or conclusion. The thesis may be unclear, the points vaguely supported throughout the body and/or the conclusion may be redundant.
Essay has fewer than four paragraphs and is missing the introduction with thesis, body and/or conclusion. The ideas may be vague, general or irrelevant. The support may be missing or poorly connected. Topic sentences, segues, and/or conclusion sentences may be absent.
Quality of Information
Essay clearly addresses all parts of the topic. Body paragraphs include a main idea with several supporting, relevant, and quality details that give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable. Writing style is interesting and fluent, using powerful imagery and sophisticated vocabulary.
Essay addresses all parts of the topic. Body paragraphs include a main idea with some supporting details and/or examples to support ideas. Writing style is good. Vocabulary is appropriate, specific, precise, and not repetitive.
Essay addresses most parts of the topic. Body paragraphs may include details and/or examples to support ideas. Several key issues or portions of the storyline are unsupported. Writing style is acceptable. Vocabulary is mostly appropriate although somewhat repetitive.
Essay does not address most of the topic. Body paragraphs contain no details or examples to support ideas or the ideas are unclear or not related to the topic. Writing style needs work. Vocabulary is basic, sometimes and repetitive.
