Post Your Introduction
Please introduce yourself to your classmates and instructor by sharing a little about who you are and where you are from. Additionally, summarize your current exposure to art, including whether you have studied it before, visited art museums, art fairs, etc.
Next, imagine you are exploring an art museum and come upon this Jan van Eyck oil on panel painting from circa 1434. Based on your current knowledge of art appreciation and art history, briefly share your initial reaction to the work of art, what you notice about the details of the painting, and any other thoughts you may have about the work.
van Eyck, J. (ca. 1434).TheArnolfini portrait [Oil on oak; 82.2 cm x 60 cm]. The National Gallery, London.
Your initial post must be at least 200 words in length.
Required Resources
Please refer to the ART101 Week One Required Resources PDF for a complete list of resources for this week.
Articles
1. CourseMate. (2013). Need to sign up for the first time? Here's how. Cengage Learning.
o This guide assists students with accessing their CourseMate materials for the first time.
2. Norman, J. (1970). How to look at art. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin, New Series, 28(5), 191-201. Retrieved from the JSTOR database.
o This is an article from the Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin on basic art appreciation.