Introduction

• Objective:
This webquest is designed to enable students to research and examine many different styles of Art, and then apply a combination of these styles to their own original digital artwork.

• Introduction:
The purpose of this webquest is for you to experiment with different styles in your own art work and try to develop an original style that is all your own.  By using the Internet, you will view the works of different artists from different artistic movements.  You will research various artists’ lives and the time periods in which they lived.  You will research different styles of art from history, especially the characteristics of those styles and the fashions by which they came into existence.  Then you will choose the styles that appeal to you the most and incorporate them into your own personal style.
 
 
 

•  Task:
  From your research on the Internet, you will choose the styles that appeal to you the most and incorporate them into your own personal style.   You will create an original piece of artwork in Corel Painter Classic, with the aid of a Sensiva drawing pad and stylus, and apply aspects of different styles into the rendering of this project.  You will also write two research papers, one over the artists and the other over the specific styles you have chosen to study.  Each paper will include information on a minimum of three artists and three styles. 
   

• Process:
Using the Internet, you will view the works of different artists from different artistic movements. 
Using the Internet, you will research a minimum of three artists’ lives and the time periods in which they lived. 
Using the Internet, you will research a minimum of three different styles of art from history, especially the characteristics of those styles and the fashions by which they came into existence.
After you choose a minimum of three different artists and the three different styles associated with those artists, you will then apply the styles to the development of your own personal style.
You will choose elements and characteristics of the three styles you have chosen and incorporate them into your own original artwork.
You will draw a minimum of ten thumbnail sketches on sketch paper of ideas for your final project.  You will then choose the best idea, with the help of your instructor.
You will then use Corel Painter Classic and a Sensiva drawing pad and stylus to render your artwork on the computer.
You will use Microsoft Word to write the research papers over the three artists and three styles you have chosen to study in depth.  These research papers should be a minimum of three pages in length, using a 12-point typeface.

• Evaluation:
Each student will be evaluated on the completion of the two research papers.  Each will need to include approximately one page of information on each of the three artists and styles they have chosen.  On the final project, which will consist of an original work of art rendered on Corel Painter Classic, each student will be evaluated on originality, creativity, composition, application of different styles, and unity of the completed piece.
 

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4	Score
The learner will research three different artists, using the Internet	It is evident that minimal research has been done. Few facts about each artist are identified. Less than three artists have been introduced and discussed.	Some in depth research is evident. There are few pertinent facts about three artists; however, more research is needed about each artist.	It is evident that extensive research has been done. Each of the three artists are discussed in great detail. Each discussion includes important facts and references.	Research material is excellently written. Extensive thought and knowledge of each artist discussed are evident. The finished product is neat, grammatically correct, and well-organized. Important facts, details and references have been substantially explained and properly notated.
The learner will research three different artistic styles, using the Internet.	Little research has been completed. Less than the requested information is included in the paper. The different artistic styles are inadequately discussed. There are no examples or references mentioned.	Evidence of some research is noticeable. Three different artistic styles are mentioned and briefly discussed; however there are no facts or references given for them.	Adequate research has been completed. Three different artistic styles have been discussed and compared with a few examples and references. The finished paper is well written with few grammatical errors.	Excellent research has been done. Each artistic style has been discussed in extensive deatail and compared to other styles within the same time periods. Many references and supporting facts have been notaed. It is obvious that much personal thought has gone into the development of this paper. It is well-written, well-organized, and reads smoothly.
The learner will demonstrate the development of ideas for the final project through original sketches.	Less than ten ideas have been developed. The submitted ideas are weak and lack originality.	Ten ideas have been submitted as requested. Ideas are weak in originality and composition. Creativity is lacking.	Excellent ideas have been submitted. It is evident that some thought and creativity has gone into the development of more than half of the ideas. There is room for improvement and extension of the ideas, but the ideas are strong and original.	Careful consideration has been put into the development of ten excellent ideas. Each idea is different, origianl, creative, and unique in composition and subject matter. Choosing one idea is a difficult task.
The learner will incorporate three different styles into the development of an original work of art, using Corel Painter Classic.	The final artwork is incomplete. There is no evidence of three different styles, and the work lacks in originality as well as creative composition.	Three different styles have been incorporated into the final artwork. However, the finished work is unorigianl and needs some improvement in creativity and composition.	Three different styles are noticeable in the final artwork. Some creativity is evident. The composition is original in design, but the development of a personal style within the piece is unrecognizable.	The fnished artwork has been excellently rendered, using the required software. The piece is original, creative, unique in composition, and represents the development of a personal style in the artist through the combination of three different styles of known Master artists.
The learner will evaluate personal performance during this series of assignments by writing a self-critique.	The self-critique is minimal in details and lacks any thought in the organization or content.	The self-critique includes some thought and personal reflection of the activities and completion of the finished piece. More thought is needed in the content of the critique. Each of the individual assignments has not been referred to.	Each assignment has been addressed in great detail. Some personal thoughts have been included; however, self-criticism is lacking. Considerations for improvement have not been addressed.	The self-critique is well-written. Each assignment has been adequately addressed. Substantial thought has gone into the development of ideas for personal growth and improvement in different areas. A sincere interest in continued practice is expressed.

• Conclusion:
After using the list of helpful; sites to navigate through the Internet in search of information about artists and historical periods in art, you should have an understanding of the numerous different styles of art, the numerous types of media used, information about countless different artists and facts about their lives.  This information will help you to appreciate the world of art and the impact of the history of art on different cultures and on modern society.  Seeing, understanding, and appreciating art in its historical context will open up a variety of ways in which you, as an artist, can expand on your own ideas and talents.  That is the sole purpose of this webquest.
 

• Teacher Page/Comments:
This webquest is easy to use and can be beneficial to high school students in particular.  Basic computer skills will need to definitely be taught first. As the instructor, you will need to first familiarize yourself with Corel Painter Classic.  The students will need to learn the basic functions and tools available in this software program.  They will need to have time to practice using the stylus and drawing pad before they will be able to use it effectively.  Correct installation, use of and storage of the Sensiva drawing pad is a necessity.  The final project can be completed without the Sensiva drawing pad, but it will be more difficult, more time-consuming, and the final result will not be of the same quality.  The stylus should be used as a drawing or painting tool, and is much easier to manipulate than just the mouse and pad alone.  Proper use of these instruments will affect the final product tremendously.

--Resources on the Internet

· RiceArts: Art History 
History of art directory with links to archives, organizations, museums, and collections.
riceinfo.rice.edu/projects/depts/arts/Hart 
· Art History Resources on the Web *Editor's Pick!* 
In-depth hyperlinked lists divided by period and maintained by Chris Witcombe, Professor of Art History at Sweet Briar College, Virginia.
witcombe.sbc.edu/ARTHLinks.html 
· Art History Resources 
Web sites and publications in print that are concerned with various aspects of art history, collected by the Arizona State University libraries.
www.asu.edu/lib/hayden/ref/hum/art/arthist.html 
· Top20ArtHistory.com 
Directory for art history education including Pre-Historic, Ancient, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, 18th century, 19th century, and the 20th century.
http://www.top20arthistory.com/ 
· The Art History Research Centre 
Tool to facilitate art historical research as well as other arts research on the internet.
art-history.concordia.ca/AHRC/index.htm 
· Mother of All Art History Links Pages 
An extensive group of internet art links based at the University of Michigan.
www.umich.edu/~hartspc/histart/mother 
· ArtHistory Network 
Art history, archaeology and architecture resources on the web.
http://www.arthistory.net/ 
· Michelli's Art History Browser 
Directory of resources with helpful commentaries.
www.ariadne.org/studio/michelli/browser2.html 
· Fine Art History Quick Reference 
Provides information on painters and art movements, browse by artist, style, or country.
http://www.finearthistory.com/ 
· LLEK Bookmarks: Art and Art History 
Scientific resources and media worldwide but especially in German and English: Journals, search engines, and additional starting points and sites of special interest.
llek.de/english/thematic/humanities/kunstund_e.h... 
· Digital Library for the Decorative Arts and Material Culture 
Collects electronic resources for study and research, with a focus on Early America.
decorativearts.library.wisc.edu 
· Artsiteguide.com 
Art and art history directory, includes a search function.
www.artsiteguide.com/g1.html 
· Voice of the Shuttle: Art and Art History Page 
Chronology with artist, biography, and gallery links, art theory, and scholarly papers.
vos.ucsb.edu/shuttle/art.html 
· History Link 10: Art History 
Lessons and links organized by culture.
www.historylink101.com/history_of_art.htm 
· Olivia's Artscapade 
Educational links to information on topics related to the history of art and music.
www.expage.com/oliviasartscapade 
· Copious Art Links 
Group of internet art links maintained by Brookhaven College.
rampages.onramp.net/~dnewman/artlinks.htm 
· Artcyclopedia 
Guide to museum-quality art on the Internet. Search hundreds of art museum sites for exhibits and artists.
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/