Your Assignment

In this Discussion, you will select a Feminist artist who does work that you find powerful and interesting. You will then post a 500-750 word analysis of one of her works. If, during your exploration, you discover a different Feminist artist whose work you would rather write about, you may do so.

This Discussion is worth 100 points. Please read the Grading Rubric before you begin.

Due Date

• Your initial Discussion post is due by Sunday, December 1 at 11:59 p.m
• Your responses to posts by at least two different classmates is due by Sunday, December 9 at 11:59 p.m.

Before You Begin

Please read the overview about the Feminist Art Movement located at this link:

Feminist Art Movement, Artists and Major Works/The Art Story (Links to an external site.)

Thoroughly read and explore the home page until you are familiar with the Feminist Art Movement. Links to pages about Key Artists in this movement are listed below.

Please note: The internet is filled with information, images, and videos by and about these artists. I encourage you to do additional research about the artist you select. Please cite your sources.

Key Artists

Judy Chicago (Links to an external site.)

Miriam Shapiro (Links to an external site.)

Barbara Kruger (Links to an external site.)

Jenny Holzer (Links to an external site.)

Faith Ringgold (Links to an external site.)

Martha Rosler (Links to an external site.)

Sherrie Levine (Links to an external site.)

Laurie Anderson (Links to an external site.)

Nancy Spero (Links to an external site.)

Instructions

Step One: Post an Image

Find an image of the work of art that you plan to write about and post it in your discussion. This will give your classmates a better idea of what you are talking about.

In addition, you may also post a link to a video by or about the artist and their work.

Important Notice

Please do not select images of nudity that might be considered too graphic.

Please only include images that are appropriate within the standards of this institution. I respect your choice of writing topics, but some images may be disturbing to some individuals and too strong to include. Some art is like that.

If you have selected an image to write about, but are unsure whether it is appropriate, please contact me for guidance before you write your reflection.

High resolution images are preferred.

Step Two: Post in the Class Discussion

1. Briefly summarize the key ideas in the work of your selected artist. What is she saying through her work?
2. How does the artist convey her content through her art? Consider her medium and approach.
3. Did this art work make a difference to you, or to your way of thinking about feminist issues, beyond mere amusement or decoration? Why or why not?

Your post must be between 500 and 750 words.