For our first Mini Essay, you’ll focus on responding to a video about art. This homework assignment will help you to think about the possible videos early and gather your thoughts before we start writing the Mini Essay.
Complete the following:
1. Watch PBS’s “The Definition of Art.” (https://www.pbs.org/video/the-definition-of-art-3jxymu/) Then, share your initial thoughts about and/or reactions to the video. What are you thinking about when you finish watching the video? Are there any specific parts that are particularly interesting to you? Why? Are there any parts of the video that you disagree with or find confusing? Explain. Does this video make you think of art you experience in your own life? In general, do you find the video interesting? Or not?
You do not have to answer all of the questions above. They are only meant to get you writing. To earn full points, write at least 10 sentences in paragraph form for this answer.
2. Watch PBS’s “What Makes a Masterpiece.” (https://www.pbs.org/video/what-makes-a-masterpiece-mulzur/)
Then, share your initial thoughts about and/or reactions to the video. What are you thinking about when you finish watching the video? Are there any specific parts that are particularly interesting to you? Why? Are there any parts of the video that you disagree with or find confusing? Explain. Does this video make you think of art you experience in your own life? In general, do you find the video interesting? Or not?
You do not have to answer all of the questions above. They are only meant to get you writing. To earn full points, write at least 10 sentences in paragraph form for this answer.