1. The Roots of Modern Art Selected Artist Research Project
Choose an artist (subject to approval) from the 18th through the 20th century
Your project will consist of four different components:
A PowerPoint presentation
A four page paper
A studio piece
An oral report

2. PowerPoint Presentation
Create a PowerPoint presentation of images and information to serve as a tutorial for the class
To be presented at the culmination of the project to the group
PowerPoint format

3. Four Page Written Biography
Compose a synopsis of the artist’s life and work
Paper format

4. Studio Project Create a work in the style of the artist
Studio piece format

5. Studio Project

6. Oral Report Make an informal presentation of your
PowerPoint file and
Studio piece
An opportunity to tell the class:
What you discovered
Your personal opinion of the artist’s work

7. Where to Begin Find an artist you like
Use this form and checklist to gather the necessary information
Refer to the other component outlines as you need them
Download or print them as needed

8. The Roots of Modern Art Significant Movements
Neoclassicism
Romanticism
Orientalism
Realism
Impressionism
Post-Impressionism
Pointillism
Fauvism
Expressionism
Futurism
Cubism
Surrealism
Abstract Expressionism
Pop Art
Minimalism
Contemporary Realism

9. Final Evaluations
PowerPoint
Research Paper
Studio Piece
Oral Report