What This Document Is
This document outlines the requirements for a final writing assignment in ARTHA 200, Topics in Art History at Indiana University Bloomington. It details the expectations for a formal analysis paper focused on a work of art from the Indiana University Art Museum. This assignment is due Wednesday, April 30, 2014.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment guide is essential for students enrolled in ARTHA 200 who need to complete the formal analysis paper. It clarifies the scope of the assignment, grading criteria, and formatting guidelines. Understanding this document will help students successfully fulfill the course requirements.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document *only* provides the assignment parameters. It does not offer instruction on *how* to conduct a formal analysis, nor does it provide the analysis itself. Students will need their textbook and museum visits to complete the assignment.
What This Document Provides
The document includes:
* Due date for the assignment.
* Word count requirements (1,000-1,500 words).
* Formatting guidelines (font, margins, spacing).
* Instructions for citing the artwork.
* Suggestions for approaching the analysis (overall summary, compositional description, etc.).
* Information on how to format the header with artwork details (title, artist, date, medium).
* A reference to a supplemental writing guide available in the Fine Arts Library.
This preview does *not* include a list of possible artworks from the museum, nor does it provide an example of a completed formal analysis.