MUSEUM ACTIVITY I Most "regular" people have questions about works of art. Interestingly enough, these questions are often very much like those asked by aestheticians. Reflection upon the experience of art, its impact and meaning are the kinds of thoughts considered in the discipline of aesthetics. The museum is filled with works of art that we may use to experiment with aesthetic questions and issues. Step 1. Select a work of art from the museum collection. Step 2. Record below the following information. Title________________________________________________ Date_______________________________________________ Artist_______________________________________________ Media______________________________________________ Country of Origin_____________________________________ Step 3. Which one of the following best "fits" this work of art. a. Imitational/Representational b. Imagination/Fantasy c. Formalism (emphasis on design) d. Religious e. Political f. Functional/Decorative g. Other Step 4. Write below the reasons you selected this work of art. Step 5. Using as much of your new art vocabulary as possible, describe this work below. Step 6. Describe below the personal "gut" feelings/responses you have about this work. Step 7. Is the present context (a museum in Texas) different from the context at the time it was created? If yes, please explain. Step 8. List below aesthetic questions or issues that this work causes you to consider.