Art Writing Prompts
- Is art valued in our culture and/or community? Why or why not?
- Describe why you are taking an Art class when it is not a requirement?
- Describe the importance of art in our modern world.
- Some people say they hate art. Why do you think this happens?
- If you longer had the use of your hands, what would you do?
- Are artists different from other people?
- Write your own personal art history. Begin with your first art-making memory.
- Can a work of art (photography included) change the world? Heal it? Cause a riot? How?
- Is there such a thing as “artistic genius”? If yes, please describe its development and characteristics.
- Describe how you move from being creatively “dry” to productive
- What is a portrait? Does it have to look 'real' to be considered good?
- Where do artists get their ideas from?
- If you were a gallery owner, what artists would you represent? Why?
- List as many artists names as you can.
- What are the characteristic of 3-dimensional art?
- What are the characteristics of 2-dimensional art?
- What are the elements of design?
- What are the principles of design?
- Find and critique a work of art that has interesting balance. Include title of work, year and artist name.
- Identify and describe an art movement of the 20th Century?
- If your artwork could speak, what would it say?
- Describe your favorite color. Where would you find this color? (minimum of 20 locations)
- Who decides what is art?
- How would you describe your art to a family member?
- Find two images and write a summary of why you picked the images.