Ukiyo e Painting of Geisha in Japan Paper
***In light of the current circumstances, if you have not already chosen a paper topic or wish to change your topic since the MFAH is closed, you can choose a piece of art or architecture that is in any museum of city. As long as it fits the time frame of this class.
This timeframe is:
European Art: 1400-present day
American Art: 1300-present day
South & Southeast Asian Art: 1200-present day
Chinese & Korean Art: 1300-present day
Japanese Art: 1300-present day
Oceanic Art: 1500-present day
African Art: 1800-present day
Paper Requirements
Assignment Overview:
You will have to write a short research paper on a piece of artwork on display at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston that fits into the time frame of the class. The art piece can be painting, sculpture or architecture. You will need to discuss the
artist (if known), the work and it’s influence/impact, and any other symbolic attributes (if any).
This timeframe is:
European Art: 1400-present day
American Art: 1300-present day
South & Southeast Asian Art: 1200-present day
Chinese & Korean Art: 1300-present day
Japanese Art: 1300-present day
Oceanic Art: 1500-present day
African Art: 1800-present day