PLEASE ANSWER ALL BY FRIDAY 9/25 5. (View the 2-7 picture on page 15) In what ways does a Sikorsky X Wing plane demonstrate high standards of unity and balance? Is it a work of art?

6. (View the 2-8 picture on page 15) Compare the design of these crystals to that of Discs (2-9 picture). Are the crystals a work of art?

7. (View 2-14 picture on page 18) One is a famous sculpture of a biblical hero by Michelangelo; the other is a popular comic by Charles Schulz. Although they are vastly different in form and content, what might we be able to learn if we take time to examine these works critically?

8. (View 2-16 picture on page 19) Young people are a favorite target for all kinds of products and services. What kinds of messages do you encounter in the advertisements you read….whether in a magazine or online?

9. (View 2-17 picture on page 20) This painting includes a wealth of people, objects, and even a puppy. What other things can you describe about the painting besides the actual subjects it depicts?

10. (View 2-18 picture on page 21) The artist has used a variety of colors to depict the light reflected from the “white” tablecloth and napkins. What are the some of the colors that you see in these fabrics?

11. (View 2-19 picture on page 21) Notice the many different colors seen in the foliage. What are the lightest colors? Which colors are the darkest?

12. (View 2-20 picture on page 22) Notice how the group below forms a kind of triangle. How do the lines of sight among the three people add interest to the composition?

13. (View 2-21 picture on page 23) This abstract painting offers the view multiple optical effects. Why isn’t balance an issue in this work?

14. (View 2-22 picture on page 23) The pond in the center of this painting serves as its dominant element. What is it that draws your attention to this feature?

15. (View 2-23 picture on page 24) Food has been shown in artworks throughout the ages, not only to reflect solemn or festive occasions, but also to hint at the fleeting nature of life’s pleasures. When you eat a meal with your family or attend a party, how do food and refreshments affect the quality of the experience?

16. (View 2-24 picture on page 25) Think about how the figures in the dark top hats compare to the other subjects shown in the painting. What metaphor might you use to describe them?

17. (View 2-25 picture on page 25) Sometimes the smallest detail in a work of art have both direct and indirect meanings. Why do you think the artist included the glimpse of a river view? How does it help you to understand the painting?

18. (View 2-26 picture on page 26) Notice some of the similarities between the three works from very different time periods shown on this page and the next page. How might an awareness of art history affect your evaluation of a work’s originality?