Spanish 4Semester 1 Project: fall 2016Painting: Spain & Mexico

Picasso, Dal, Frida Kahlo, Remedios Varo, Goya, Diego Rivera: choose 1 of these 3 pieces by the artist, 1 of which (or + 1) that is being exhibited currently in the US (choose one that is physically closest to Laramie) 1 Portrait or self -portrait, 1 landscape, 1 scene (people, action) research from Spanish sources only with ALL sources cited, minimum of 3 cited sources (combination of online, print, anecdotal interview, podcast/ video-cast etc.). For going beyond the requirements of the project, you are encouraged to seek out sources of expertise from the University of Wyoming Faculty, which may be oral interview in English, record the interview. Other sources: consult with Sra. Chamberlaini. Biographical context: historical, regional/national, social contexts etc.ii. artistic styles (define) as shown in the works chosen, influences on artists styleiii. brief description of each painting as it relates to the artists styleb. Another going beyond the requirements option for Picasso, Mir, Dal, visit the Picasso, Chagall, Matisse, Miro exhibit at the Loveland Museum (until November 27, 2016)c. Or for Frida Kahlo: Ft. Collins Museum of Contemporary Art, (until January 7, 2017) compare/contrast to 1 piece of art work comparable local, regional, national artist(s) (in consultation with Sra. Chamberlain) 1 Portrait or self -portrait, OR 1 landscape, OR 1 scene (people, action) research on sites written in English allowed, 2-3 sources cited (combination of online, print, anecdotal interview, podcast/video-cast etc.).

Presentation: week prior to Winter Break (December) or week following Winter Break (January) Anyone not completing this during the 2 weeks allotted will NOT present at all. If you are going to be absent during the two weeks of presentations, it is YOUR responsibility to arrange to present PRIOR to December 12, 2016. Grading: Submit 4 factual questions, 1 short answer prompt, 1 essay prompt representing your research for unit assessment; due at time of presentation, all related to the research presented. Writing X1 Timed Writing: 20 over own research, 2nd week of January, no notes. Writing X3 Assessment over unit content of all projects: matching of images, significant styles, artists, specific pieces, historical contexts etc., 2nd week of January. This will be in lieu of other Final Exam. Testing X3. Language: see Language Rubric (target Intermediate Mid +), Speaking X3 Presentation: poise, practice, fluency, natural incorporation of media to support oral text, Speaking X2

OptionsComponents of oral presentation

For one of the artists mentioned below, research 1 portrait/ self portrait, 1 landscape, and 1 scene (people, action).

1. Picasso, Spain: Realism, Cubism, Surrealism, Blue Phase, Pink Phase, abstract, Impressionism

2. Dal, Spain (Catalua): Realism, Cubism, Surrealism3. Frida Kahlo (Mexico), Realism, Surrealism4. Remedios Varo, Spain (Catalua, Mexico): Realism, Surrealism

5. Goya, Spain: Barroque, Romanticism, Neoclasicism6. Diego Rivera, Mexico: Muralism, Cubism, Mexicanidad

4 minimum-6 maximuma. Well practiced, but NOT memorized (practice from outline or web, 3X5 card allowed during presentation with bullets or web, no sentences, single words only)b. Audio/visual media to support presentation that does not represent more than 5% of total presentationi. Options: PP, Prezi, otherii. NO text on PP/Prezi slides other than brief title in Spanishiii. Include maps, diagrams, photos (cite on Fuentes citadas slide)iv. Proof read all media carefully.v. Media is used during presentation to support oral textvi. Original 2-D art piece, incorporating characteristics of researched artist (drawing, sketch, watercolor etc.) c. Will present:i. First to small group in Span. 4 class (Dec. 5-9)ii. Second to entire Span. 4 class