A curatorial statement.

  Pretend you are a curator for a museum. Your job to set up an exhibit of five artworks that speak to you, created by five different artists and share it with the class. Reflect on all the art we’ve learned about this session. Select five of your favorite works of art from the session to include in your exhibition. You can also organize your collection by theme if preferred. Here are a few examples. Same style Same time period Same or similar subject matter Same unusual medium or unique artistic technique Pieces that speak to you for some reason: aesthetic, political or social statement. 1. A curatorial statement. This is a brief introduction to your exhibit telling viewers what your exhibit is about. You must answer the following questions: Why did you select these particular five pieces? What connections did you make between these pieces? How do you hope viewers will make these connections?    

Sample Solution

   

Reflections of the Human Experience

Selected artworks:

  1. The Thinker by Auguste Rodin (1880)

Full Answer Section

   

Despite their differences in style, time period, and subject matter, these artworks all evoke powerful emotions that are recognizable to people from all walks of life. By bringing these works together, I hope to create a space for viewers to reflect on the shared experiences that make us human.

Connections:

The artworks in this exhibit are connected by their exploration of universal human emotions. They also share a sense of ambiguity and mystery. The Thinker's contemplative pose invites viewers to consider their own inner thoughts and feelings. Guernica's distorted figures and fragmented imagery convey the chaos and destruction of war. The Persistence of Memory's melting clocks challenge our understanding of time. Girl with a Pearl Earring's enigmatic smile hints at hidden depths and unspoken thoughts. The Scream's anguished figure expresses a primal fear that is shared by all people.

I hope that viewers will make their own connections between these artworks. They may see similarities in the way the artists use color, form, or composition. They may also find connections in the themes that the artworks explore. By reflecting on these connections, viewers can gain a deeper understanding of the artworks themselves and the human experience they represent.

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