- Looking specifically at Robert Longo's two series (Monsters and The Sickness of Reason) what correlation can you find between these works and what we are studying in class.
- Why is he making this work? How can we use good research skills to find artist intent and use this information in our artist research?
Task#1: Robert Long Media Study Slide
Review the gallery statements about these two bodies of work and summaries the artist intent on this slide. Paraphrase in your own words and site your sources. Explain how he using symbolism and metaphor in his work. How does size and scale impact the viewer. What is the cultural significance of these works?
Task#2: Select Images
- Add one image from each of these body's of work (or series) to your slide.
- State: title, date, medium, size
Task#3: Media Study
Using one of the two bodies of work as a reference create your own media study.
Do not copy the artist's work but rather create something with a similar style, content and material usage. Remember Longo's work is on a large scale. How can you make your study have that same monumental feel on a small scale?
Task#4: Document
Document this study and add it to your slide
Task#5: Closure
Add a process reflection explaining how you used the tools and materials as it relate to Robert Longo's work.