Part A. The Most Beautiful Object in the Museum
 As you walk through the museum, you should seek the most beautiful object you
can find. When you have discovered it, stand or sit before it for at least two
minutes.
 Try not at first to look at the “title” or other information displayed with the
object. Use your insight and imagination to understand the art before you.
 Think about what thoughts and questions are going through your mind as you
look at the object.
 Take notes that express your feelings and thoughts plainly and simply.
 Make a 8 x 10 sketch of the object, including the important details. (Do not
worry about your artistic talent – I just want to see your impression of what you
saw.)
 This part of the paper should include:
 the name of the museum you visited.
 the title of the work you selected, its artist, and the country the artist is
from.
 a detailed description of the work and why you selected it.
 the feelings the work aroused in you.
 a list of the questions you thought about while watching it.
 your 8×10 sketch, including the important details.
Part B. The Most Interesting Non-European/Non-North American Work of Art
 Follow the directions for Part A. Make sure to list the country the artist is from.
Part C. The Most Disturbing Work of Art OR A Work of Art that You Disliked
 Follow the directions for Part A.
Part D. 2 Paragraphs about a Special Exhibition
 Please add a paragraph about a special exhibit at the museum. What was the title of
the exhibit? What was the purpose of the exhibit? Give a general description of the
artwork that is part of the exhibit.
 In your second paragraph, select an object you feel is the most significant of this
particular exhibit. Make sure to include the title of the piece, the artist, country of
origin, a description and sketch, and why you thought it was the most significant of
the exhibit.
Part E. What Would You Take Home
 If you could take one work home, from anything in the museum, what would you
select and why? Describe the work you have selected and draw an 8×10 sketch.
Part F: Follow These Procedures
 If you have trouble writing your paper, go to Questions You Should Think about
When Looking at Art.
 Your paper must be typed in a 10-12 point font, double-spaced with margins that are
no more than 1 inch.
 If you don’t have Microsoft Word, save your file as a .txt, .pdf, or .rtf file.
I cannot open .wps files. Title your document with one word. For example, I might
use sarah1.doc.
 Make sure to upload your paper to the dropbox and read your originality report. If
your paper is above 5% copied (excluding quotes) make the necessary changes
before re-submitting it into the dropbox. For more information on using turnitin
dropboxes inside of Blackboard and understanding originality reports, click here.
 Sketches should NOT be included when you upload your paper. They should be
scanned in and uploaded to the seperate Museum Sketch dropbox or they can be
faxed to the number in the syllabus. Make sure your professor’s name is on the cover
sheet. The sketches can also be snail mailed to the address in the syllabus