HUM1002 Week 1 | Art History in Art - South university

Question 2: The Function of Art Objects

Some of the art objects created by the cultures surveyed this week, whether African masks, Japanese tea bowls, or Micronesian navigational charts, served functional roles in their society. Locate three such objects, one each from the following: Asia, Africa, or the Pacific Cultures. First, completely identify each object you would like to discuss by listing its name, date, and location.

In a minimum of 2 well-developed paragraphs discuss:

What was the function of each object at the time of its creation? What historical events or social or cultural influences affected the creation of each work? How do the visual characteristics of each object contribute to or enhance our understanding of its meaning? Be sure to explain your ideas clearly and support them by discussing specific details about each work. Respond to both questions as thoroughly as possible, making sure to use information from the readings and the lectures. All responses should be in complete sentence form, using proper spelling and grammar. As soon as possible, review and comment on the work of two of your peers. HUM1002 History of Art from Middle Ages Week 4 Discussion By the due date assigned, respond to the assigned discussion questions and submit your responses to the appropriate Discussion Area. Start reviewing and responding to your classmates as early in the week as possible.