Prepare a 1400- to 1750-word paper nominating a 20th century figure whose work or artistic contributions stand out in your mind as genius. Your nominee must have a body of work that falls into one of the categories we have been discussing in this class: art, architecture, literature, music, or philosophy. Under the umbrella of the visual and performing arts, you could also choose a dancer/choreographer, actor/actress, photographer, or filmmaker, for example.

The paper must include the following:

• An explanation of how you understand and define 'genius' and why the person you selected is worthy of special recognition
• A brief synopsis of the individual's life and times
• A survey of the ideas or artistic works recognized as reflecting genius. Your paper should identify at least 3 specific examples of the individual's ideas and/or artistic works recognized as reflecting genius.
• An appraisal of the individual's impact on the arts and culture

• An assessment of whether the individual's contributions are likely to continue influencing artistic and cultural development

Cite at least three references in writing this paper. One of your references must be scholarly source and one of your references must be a popular source.

Prepare a 3- to 6-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation in which you defend your choice and explain why the nominee is worthy of special recognition. You should also highlight the nominee's major contributions to arts and culture. Note: The 3-to 6-slide count does not include your title slide, questions slide, and/or references slide.

Give a 5-7 minute presentation on the person you have nominated for a Genius Award. In order to receive full credit for this assignment, you must give an in-class presentation.