Intrapersonal

(Self-Smart)
Choose your favorite artist or art period. Write a self-reflection paper supporting why the artist
or art period is your favorite. Use the outline provide to establish the key components of the
reflection. Then, elaborate on each point to fulfill a full-length paper at least three paragraphs,
single-spaced with 1 margins, using 12point font. Use MLA formatting and remember to have a
Works Cited page listing all resources. When finished, create a button on your home page and
link your presentation to the button. Label the button with the full name of the artist or art
period.
Extra Credit Option: Compare and contrast two of your favorite artists or art periods.
I.

Art Period Renaissance Period

a. When did the period begin (timeline)?
i. 1300 A.D. - 1700 A.D.
b. What interested people in this art period?
i. Ancient Greece and Rome inspired the artwork of this period. The Catholic
Church was also a big influence in the artwork. Most were religious
depictions. Also domestic images. Bought the artwork to show social status.
Classical learning and values of ancient Greece and Rome. Individualistic view
of man and nature.
c. Why was the art period important?
i. Was rebirth after the medieval period. Started taking pleasure in nature
around them. Marked huge advances in art and architecture.
d. Group of artist that may have promoted the period?
i. Michelangelo, Giotto di Bondone, Raphael, Donatello.
OR

II.

Artist & Artwork

a. Name_________________________________
b. How did this artist become interested in art?
c. How did this artist get started?
d. Self-taught or formal education in art?
e. Materials used?
f. What subjects did your artist focus on? (seascapes, western theme,
portraits/people, flowers, variety)
g. Accepted as artist during lifetime?
h. _____________________________________________________________
i. _____________________________________________________________
AND

III.

Self-Reflection
a. How did you become interested in art?
i. From watching programs on TV of painters painting different scenes
b. How did you get started?
i. My mom gave me a sketchbook
c. What medium do you like to use?
i. Watercolors
d. What subjects do you like to focus on?
i. Mostly nature and animals
e. Has anything happened in your life to influence your work?

i. My Nana started painting with me and showed me how. I took art classes
How are you finding ideas for your artwork these days
i. Im going out in nature and painting things that I see
g. What characteristics do each of your art pieces have in common? (this is your
artistic identity)
i. I prefer painting flowers that are blues, pinks, and purples and I prefer white
backgrounds
f.

IV.

Compare & Contrast

a. How you and the art period/artists work similar? How are you both different?
i. My artwork is similar to the renaissance period because it both takes pleasure
in the nature. Different because I focus on flowers and not people.
b. How does the art period/artists work reflect how you see your style/artwork?
i. It makes my see my artwork as somewhat more childish and simple because
the renaissance had very complicated work
c. How does the art period/artists work influence how others see you?
i. The fact that I like the renaissance make people see me as a more religious
person because I enjoy the religious depictions
d. In what way does this art period/artists work relate to your artistic identity?
i. It shows my love for my catholic faith and my love for nature

V.

Resources
a. List each website visited of which information was found and or used.
i. http://www.history.com/topics/renaissance-art#
ii. http://www.britannica.com/art/Renaissance-art
iii. http://www.italianrenaissance.org/why-is-the-renaissance-important/
iv. http://www.biography.com/
v.