Artist Statement & Museum Tag
"I can create a museum tag for my artwork with specific formatting."
"I can write about a prompt using research and/or a personal story."
Step 1. Pick a Prompt
For this project, you will pick a topic to research before you embark on your sketch and watercolor painting. Picking one prompt may feel limiting but it is only a starting point, be creative!
What is a museum tag?
A museum label, also referred to as a caption or tombstone, is a label describing an object exhibited in a museum or one introducing a room or area. Museum labels tend to list the artist's name, the artwork's name, the year the art was completed, and the materials used. Wikipedia
What is an Artist Statement?
An artist's statement is an artist's written description of their work. The brief text is for, and in support of, their own work to give the viewer understanding.Wikipedia
Step 2. Open Google Classroom and start your Museum Tag
There are many ways to make a museum tag. Please follow the example format in the image below for this project.
Step 3. Artist Statement
Write 4 to 6 complete sentences (1 sentence = 10 words or more) about your prompt. Your writing can be any of the following...
A personal story the prompt remind you about
The history of the word
Interesting facts or opinions about the prompt
Please PROOF READ your writing!
Google Classroom
Assignment
Requirements:
5pts Participation - Student is present in class during the unit.
2pts Museum Tag - Word document includes all required information including name, birth year, artwork title, artwork year, and materials used.
1pt Formatting - The document uses the required formatting text style, size, bolding, and spacing.
2pts Artist Statement - Work includes a written statement about the prompt in 4 or more complete sentences (10 words minimum per sentence). The work is proofread.
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10pts Total