Monday, March 26, 2012

Field Trip #2: MoMA PS1: The Good, the Bad and the Misunderstood

DUE: 4/02

For our second field trip, we will be visiting MoMA PS1. Unlike its larger affiliate, the Museum of Modern Art, PS1 does not have its own collection of artwork. Instead, this institution shows the work of younger, living artists, who may not be as established in their professional careers. This creates a dynamic museum-going experience, where you are likely to see experimental work that challenges your personal understanding of art.

For this writing, I want you to expand upon the themes from your first blog post “Good Art/Bad Art”. From all of the work currently on view at MoMA PS1, I want you to write about three artworks. I want you to find one artwork that you like, one artwork that you dislike, and one artwork that you do not understand. Consider the following questions: What do you appreciate about the piece that you like? Does it remind you of any other artworks, or experiences from your life? What turns you off about the piece that you dislike? Is it possible to appreciate something, even if it isn’t your personal taste? What do you find confusing about the piece that you do not understand? Does good artwork need to give you all of the answers?

Your finished writing needs to be at least 350 words. It should have an introduction, three body paragraphs and a conclusion. Post the writing on your Blogger page under the title, “MoMA PS1: The Good, the Bad, and the Misunderstood”, and label the post “Field Trip 2”.

At the end of your post, cite the three artworks that you chose in the following format. This information is generally available on the wall near the artwork:

Artist’s Full Name

“Title of Work” written in quotations*

Medium

Year Completed

*When referencing the work in the body of your writing, also be sure to write the titles in quotations.

1 comment:

  1. I love the "reader-response" take of this lesson! Students should have a blast.

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