Visit a museum or gallery that is relevant to the course (displays works of art from any time between the Renaissance and the present day). Make sure to keep proof of your visit (a museum ticket, a parking pass, or a picture of yourself at the museum).
After you have visited the museum, write a 2-3 page paper on your impressions. You may choose one work of art to discuss at length or a selection of related works to discuss in connection with one another. Alternatively, you may discuss the architecture of the museum if it is notable or the display of the art collection in its entirety. Or you may come up with an entirely different topic of your own (just clear it with me first!)
I highly recommend the Getty Center - entry is free, parking is $15. I encourage you to go in groups or with friends from outside of class as it is a beautiful setting and makes for a great day trip! The Getty also has a wonderful garden where you can sit on the grass and have a picnic lunch.
Other Museum Suggestions:
Norton Simon Museum (Pasadena) - student entry free, excellent collection of works relevant to Art 2
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LA) - student entry $10, collection is mostly modern art so if visiting LACMA you may want to wait until we have covered a few more chapters. (also has free live jazz at 6pm on Fridays!)
Huntington Library, Art Collection, and Gardens - student entry $12/13, fantastic gardens
** Be sure to check the museum hours before you go! Some of the museums close one day a week.
Due: Any time before the final
(10 points)
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