Biography of an Artist

Biography of an Artist

In this assignment, you will select an artist based on your own aesthetic and historical interest, and conduct research, in order to create a 2-3 page biography.  In your biography, you must answer the following questions:

1. Artist’s full name.

1. Date of birth (and date of death, if applicable).

1. Place of birth.  

1. Early life, including family life and education.

1. Professional life, including training, mentors, methods, and techniques.

1. Most significant works (pick 2-3) — give a brief critique of these, and indicate their historical, contextual, and aesthetic importance.

1. Personal life, including lifestyle, habits, quirks, and personality.  Discuss significant friendships and relationships.  

1. Later life, if applicable, and death - describe the circumstances of their death, and the location.  

Format:

Your biography should be submitted in research-paper format.  A research paper includes:

1. A title, byline, and date.
2. An Introduction. 
3. Paragraphs divided by subject, with subject headings and citations.
4. A conclusion.
5. A bibliography or works cited page.

Method:

1. Begin by selecting an artist.  You may do this in consultation with Michelle and Matt.  The book ‘Art’ categorizes art and artists by timeline and by category, so this is a good place to start.

1. Find at least 3 reliable sources.  Ideally, one of your sources will be in print, or, in some cases, alive!  A reliable source is fact-based and cites other reliable sources.  

1. Take notes in point-form.  Write down your source for your notes.  

1. Organize your notes into subject areas under headings.

1. Collect open-source images that show the work of your artist.

1. Write your biography.  Use your own words.  Include citations.

1. Edit your biography for punctuation, spelling, and word choice.  

1. Write your works cited page, in alphabetical order.

Due: November 15, 2016