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Good Examples of Artist Research Pages

If you are wondering where you can find good examples of artist research pages, you’ve come to the right place.  It is great to have a collection of pages to show your students to inspire them and now you can just send them the link to this blog post.  Thanks to all the talented art teachers for their permission to use these images.

An artists research page should include the artist’s name, images of the artists work, annotation about the artist and also annotation which is the student’s personal response to the work.  Why did they choose it? How does it relate to the theme/idea they are investigating? What does the work inspire them to do next? Many successful artist research pages are also embellished so the whole page is a reflection of the artist’s work.

Every aspect of the research page below reflects the artist Ian Murphy.  It shows the artists name and includes annotation and images.  The student has created a drawing in the bottom left-hand corner inspired by the artists work. It appears that the background has had anaglypta wallpaper printed onto the page which creates a pattern that reflects the wrought iron and stone carving found in Ian Murphy’s drawings. The white and grey paint reflects the stonework of Murphy’s work.

Below, a combination of the artist work and the students work create a striking, colourful page.  Keywords describe the artists work.  The annotation is a combination of information about the artist and the student’s response to the work.  I like the ‘What Next!’ in the cup.  It shows the student is thinking ahead.

I wanted to include the research page below as the annotation is in-depth, insightful and full of subject-specific language.  Excellent to show your students what good annotation looks like.

The simple black and white presentation with torn edges below, reflects the artists work.  There’s nothing like a bit of white pen on black paper to create an artistic-looking page.  Over 50% of the annotation is the student’s response to the work.  I think this is a good ratio to have in mind.  The annotation is intelligent and includes the students own ideas.  The student is interpreting the work.

The Roy Thomas artist research page below, is neatly presented with clear images and annotation.  Together with the artist analysis , it creates a striking double-page spread. An artist analysis is where the student has recreated an artwork or section of an artwork so that they go through the process the artist has been through.  It is a controversial issue here in the UK with a fashion for moving away from doing this.  Many art teachers still believe there is a lot to learn by going through this process.  Another approach is for the student to create an artwork ‘in the style of’ the artists work from their own photographs.

The student includes detailed annotation about the process they have been through.

Julia Lillard creates surreal digital and paper collage.  In the research page below, the student Eva has captured the sepia tones often found in the artist work by lightly coffee staining the background and using brown gummed tape at the corners of artworks like old fashioned picture corners.  The student has included annotation and their own pieces of vintage collage.  The detailed annotation includes information about the artist, quotes from the artist, their personal opinion, and what they plan to do next.

The Claerwen James research page below has a successful diagonal layout on the left-hand page.  Students often want to fill 100% of the page but this space works well.  The students has also completed a skilful artist analysis.

I wanted to include the research page below, created at Kingsway Park High School , as it has such a strong composition. I love the way the text mirrors the shape of the artwork by artist Lorraine Roy . The student, Fizza I, has cut away some of the artwork and recreated it themselves to analyse the work.

For the research page below, the student first painted with acrylic on black paper.  They picked up on the reflected light that can be found in Liam Spencer’s work and used daubs of paint to create impressionistic car and street lights.  This students theme was ‘reflected light’ so they carefully chose Spencer’s work that shows this.  Their annotation is detailed, intelligent and uses subject-specific language.

The student who created the page below was investigating the theme of body issues and the size zero debate.  She researched the work of artist Adele Carney.  The use of dressmakers patterns in the background and tape measures was appropriate to the artist and theme.

I use the teaching resource below to support my students when they create artist research pages, especially when it’s the first time they do this.

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4 responses to “Good Examples of Artist Research Pages”

Do you have any examples for’ Level 3 National Diploma in Art & Design’ Artist research.

Thanking you in advance.

Kind regards Hina

Sorry, no, I’ve never taught that.

Hello Sarah. Good day. Am impressed with your good job on Artist research. Please kindly mail to me examples of students responses to artist works while working on ARTIST RESEARCH PROJECTS (IGCSE) Thanks and hoping to hear from you soon.

Hi Monday, I’m sorry but I don’t email out student work. I hope you have discovered the ‘Arty Students’ section of the site which you can see here: https://theartyteacher.com/category/arty-students/

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You will write a 2-page research-based paper in current MLA format that focuses on one of the following artists introduced in chapter 7 or 8 of the Smith A Creative Church textbook. Please choose from one of the following artists:

• Jacob Lawrence
• Susan Rothenberg
• Albrecht Dürer
• Rembrandt Van Rijn
• Makoto Fujimura
• Mary Cassatt
• Channing Hansen The research paper must include at least three scholarly references in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible. INSTRUCTIONS The format for the paper must follow the basic guidelines below: Title Page: Include an image of your chosen artist’s work, as well as the year created, title of the work, medium, dimensions, and current location of the work. Artist Biography: Include their year of birth/death, place of birth, family history, institutions of study, and biographical information of importance. Art Movement: What art movement is the artist associated with? Describe the tenets that define that particular art movement. Art Critics: What do art historians, art professionals, and/or art critics say about your chosen artist and their body of work? Personal Thoughts and Conclusion: What are your thoughts about the work? Some suggestions to write about: Do you like or dislike the work? Why or why not? Are there any spiritual aspects to the work? Does the work evoke any feeling or emotion in the viewer? Does the work stimulate your intellect? What are the strengths/weaknesses of the artist’s body of work? As always, proper spelling, grammar, and sentence structure are of utmost importance. Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
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Famous Artist Research Project - Research Paper Assignment

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This editable Famous Artist Research Project is a great way to help middle school or high school students dive deeper into learning about an artist. This research paper and artwork assignment can be used for:

• Art and art history classes
• Spanish, French, or other language classes studying artists who speak that language (but please note this resource is entirely in English)
• Helping students learn more about Black artists during Black History Month, Hispanic artists during Hispanic Heritage Month, or women artists during Women's History Month!

This resource includes:

• Artist Research Project: Student Instructions (both fixed and editable files)
• Grading Rubric (both fixed and editable files)
• Artist Note-Taking Sheet
• Suggested Internet Resources
• Student Guidance on Citing Sources
• Artist Lists and Fact Sheets for easy grading ... includes a list of 100 famous artists, plus lists of Women Artists, African-American Artists, Hispanic Artists, and French Artists (all lists come in both fixed and editable files).

This project was designed by an art teacher with over a decade of experience teaching art and art history. This project was used in class for many years and tweaked for ease of use for both teachers and students.

The Artist Research Project is divided into two parts for students. The first part is the written research paper, and the second part of the project is creating artwork in the style of the artist.

To teach students about a range of artists to prepare them for this project, I recommend looking into the Artist PowerPoints offered in my TpT store, All About Art . Each PowerPoint contains the biographical information needed to assist students in completing their research project, plus several slides of that artist's work. Choose from dozens of individual artist PowerPoints , or consider one of these discounted bundles:

• 25 Artists throughout Art History
• 50 Artists throughout Art History
• 6 Famous Black Artists for Black History Month
• 10 Famous Women Artists for Women's History Month

This product is delivered as a ZIP file. Read more about ZIP files by clicking  HERE. This ZIP contains 2 files, a PDF with all the materials , and an editable Word document of the student handout, grading rubric, and artist lists , so you can adjust the assignment in accordance with your classroom expectations.

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Artist research assignment.

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For this project you will complete a research-based assignment as described below.  Your objective is to expand your critical thinking and research skills, explore new styles of drawing and drawing media and independently generate a meaningful written and visual response to the work of a contemporary or historical artist who used drawing as a primary medium. TIP : Many of the artists listed are also recognized for working in media other than drawing—be sure to search for examples of their drawing-based work and include the work “drawing” in your online searches.

Successful completion of an artist research assignment will require the following :

• Written response to several samples of your chosen artists’ work. Use 11-12 point font and double space the body of your text.  Quality response must include justification for your opinions! 1-2 printouts or photocopies of the artist’s work should be copied and pasted in your typed paper.  NOTE: References must be cited.  Answer the following questions for full credit:
• At first glance do you like/dislike the artist’s work and why/why not?  How does did researching the artist inform and/or change your opinion?
• How or what external social/cultural/historical events or ideas factor into the content and subject matter of their work?
• What are the drawing materials and how do you think they affect the meaning of the work?
• How did you approach your visual response?  What aspect of the artist’s work will you explore in your own piece?  What did you learn from making your own drawing?
• Sketchbook Visual response to artist’s work.  Create your 2 new drawings that reflect or are inspired by aspects of the artist’s work—i.e. materials, stylization, subject matter, etc…  Choice of media is up to you—just make sure it doesn’t smudge in your sketchbook!

ARTIST LIST (Pick 1):

Paul Noble George Seurat Kathe Kollwitz Shazia Sikander John Currin Simone Shubuck Julie Mehretu Robert Crumb William Kentridge Zak Smith Edward Gorey Alice Neel Paul Cadmus Elizabeth Peyton Neo Rauch

How to Research an Artist or a Work of Art

• How to research an artist

Where is it located?

Research the artist, unknown artist.

Gather all the information you can about the work, this is know as the artwork's "tombstone information"

• date or approximate date

Make a list of what other information you need for the research project/paper/ assignment and why. Thinking about the work of art and information needed can help you narrow down your research.

Do you know where it is located?

If you know what museum or gallery the work of art is located in, check the institutions’s website for more detailed information on that piece. Many museums and galleries will provide the most up to date information on items in their collections. The museum your artwork is located in may also have their own collection-specific guides to help researchers. Some examples are listed below.

Researching the artist is often the best way to learn about the art work you have chosen.  For more information on researching an artist please see above. The following databases are good places to search for information on your artist. 

What if you don't know the artist?

If you do not know the artist of your object, you will have to research characteristics of the work. 

• Where was it created?
• When was it made?
• What style is it?    How can you tell?
• What are the materials used?
• What are some similar works?

This will help you learn the context of your object and make informed conclusions about the work.  Use other works/artists that are similar as examples to support your ideas.

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Many students struggle to write effective art research papers because they lack clarity on what makes for a well-crafted paper. They often find it challenging to organize their ideas and formulate a solid research paper . 

Without clear guidance and examples to follow, you may struggle to compose top-notch art research papers. But our blog is here to help you!

By exploring examples of art research papers and implementing the tips and insights provided in this blog, students can gain a better understanding of how to write successful papers. 

At first, we’ll briefly address what is an art research paper, then move on to the examples!

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What is an Art Research Paper

An art research paper explores a particular aspect of art, such as an artist, a movement, a period, a technique, or a specific artwork. 

These papers are typically written by students, or researchers in the field of art history, art criticism, or related disciplines. One aspect of these papers involves exploring various types of research papers to analyze methodologies and approaches used in artistic inquiry.

Let’s move our focus on to the primary focus of this blog, art research paper examples!

Art Papers Examples for Students

Let’s explore and take a deep dive into some PDF examples suitable for students who need help with their art paper needs. 

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Art Research Paper Examples on Diverse Subjects

In this section, we’ll look at some more examples of research papers covering topics such as art history, art analysis, visual arts, and more. Take your time, and read them thoroughly for valuable insights and inspiration for your art research.

• Art History Research Paper Example : The Feminist Critique of Art History by Thalia Gouma-Peterson and Patricia Mathews
• Art Analysis Research Paper Example : Comparative study of mobile Raman instrumentation for art analysis by P. Vandenabeele, K. Castro, and H.G.M. Edwards
• Visual Arts Research Paper Example : Visual art in hospitals: case studies and review of the evidence by Louise Lankston, Pearce Cusack, and Chris Isles
• Theatre Arts Research Paper Sample : Theatre Arts for Improving Cognitive and Affective Health by Tony Noice, Helga Noice and Arthur F. Kramer
• State Of The Art Research Paper : The State of Art History: Contemporary Art by Terry Smith, University of Pittsburgh
• Artist Research Paper Example : How to identify artists? Defining the population for ‘status-of-the-artist’ studies by Sari Karttunen
• Art History Formal Analysis Example : A new canvas of learning: Enhancing formal analysis skills in AP art history through AI-generated Islamic art by Krista Carpino and James Hutson

Tips for Writing Effective Art Research Papers

When writing your art research paper, consider these straightforward yet invaluable tips to enhance your writing and analysis.

• Begin by choosing a captivating art research paper topic that interests you.
• Conduct thorough research using credible sources such as academic journals and books.
• Develop a clear thesis statement that outlines the main argument of your paper.
• Organize your ideas logically, with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
• Use descriptive language to analyze artworks, describing elements such as color, composition, and technique.
• Provide evidence to support your arguments, citing sources appropriately.
• Avoid generalizations and be specific in your analysis.
• Engage with different perspectives and interpretations to deepen your understanding.
• Revise and edit the research paper for accuracy, coherence, and grammatical correctness.
• Seek feedback from peers or instructors to improve the quality of your writing.

In conclusion, exploring examples of art research papers is a highly beneficial way to understand the qualities of a well-crafted, high-quality paper. Remember the insights and tips shared here, and continue to use art research paper examples to refine your writing skills.

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Artist Research Project

A culmination of my middle school students’ Art History education, this is one of my school’s favorite projects.

 Students learn about and take notes on a different "Artist of the Month" all year (or for several years when the student has been at my school for their whole middle school education). 

In the spring of their 8th grade year, students choose one artist to write a paper on and create artwork in the style of.

A crucial step before beginning an Artist Research Project is to decide how students will learn about the artists. I teach my students about a variety of artists using PowerPoints from my TpT store . If you teach a student about an artist of the month every month from grades 6-8, you could cover 30 artists by the end of 8th grade! Or you could teach one artist every week to cover even more! 

My students take notes on the artists we learn about using a note-taking worksheet , which asks for just about all the information they need in order to write their papers.  At the middle school level, I prefer this method over having students independently research artists using books and the internet, because it gives them the practice of writing papers without the temptation of plagiarism. Students may be intimidated by the idea of writing a research paper, and using the internet to search for information makes it way too easy to just "copy and paste". Having them take notes on the artist first forces them to form their own sentences and paragraphs, helping them develop the necessary skill of putting information in their own words. If you do choose to allow your students to independently research their artists, I suggest spending some time addressing plagiarism with your class. 

The second part of the project is creating artwork in the style of the artist. Students can replicate one of the artist's most significant works, or create artwork in the artist's style.  The artwork students choose to recreate should be discussed in their paper. These finished artworks make a stunning end-of-the-year art display!!

This full Artist Research Project , with the Student Instruction Handout, a Grading Rubric, and the note-taking worksheet, is available on my TpT store, All About Art !

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Thinking, Making, Writing: Art Research Paper

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The Assignment

The paper focuses on one work of your art created and critiqued in a Studio Foundations course . It includes a description of your art and a thoughtful presentation on one question you wish to investigate. Your research on your question may focus on themes, sources of inspiration, techniques, tools, or methods.

The Big Picture: The Art Research Paper in Context

Your Art Research Paper is the culmination of your Thinking, Making, Writing course. It is meant to create mindfulness about your process of making art or design. You can see the process mapped out in the diagram above on the left. The right diagram shows how the Art Research Paper is an interdisciplinary project, tying together your experiences working with your Liberal Arts and Studio Foundation faculty, the MassArt librarians, the ARC staff, and others. 

This guide will help walk you through the Observe and Research stages depicted on the diagram on the left. Feel free to follow the pages of this guide in sequence or jump in wherever you wish.

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Stage 1: topic and annotated bibliography, stage 2: outline, stage 3: final paper.

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The purpose of this research paper is to allow you to go more in depth into the study of a specific artist and work of art, and to prepare you for the formal research and writing assignments you will encounter throughout your college experience.

Art criticism is the discussion or evaluation of visual art.  Art criticism typically includes evaluating style, theme, movements (surrealism, modernism, etc.), historical and/or sociological aspects (how does the art fit into a historical period or how have sociological aspects affected the art piece), and interpretation of the art piece (what the viewer "gets" or "sees" from the art).

You will select an artist and work of art from a list provided by your professor.  The assignment is broken into 3 stages to help you stay focused on the process and prevent you from becoming overwhelmed at the end of the term.

Dates for submission of each stage will be given to you by your professor and listed in your syllabus.

The first stage is to submit your chosen work of art and an annotated bibliography for the sources you will be using.  To create an annotated bibliography, begin with the complete citation for the work in the appropriate Chicago Style.  Next, write a short summary of the source.  This will include how this source will assist in your research, and a summary of the information that will be used from the source.

Research guidelines:

MUST use at least five sources

• Only one source may be a website
• Site must have a domain name of .org, .edu, .gov, or another nation's equivalent to these domains
• Do NOT use Wikipedia as a source
• Do not use dictionaries or encyclopedias as sources either in print or electronic
• Do not use the course text book as a source
• All other sources must be published books or scholarly journals

The second stage is the outline.  The outline is exactly that: how your research paper will flow.  The outline should show the research you are presenting and how ir supports your thesis.  Creating an outline at this point in the process makes writing the actual paper much easier. 

The downside is that you will need to have all your research completed and be ready to start writing.  Any articles or books that you may need to borrow through Interlibrary Loan will need to have already been requested and received.

The third stage is the final paper.  Writing the paper at this point should be much easier since all of the research has been gathered in order to submit your annotated bibliography and the outline.  

Guidelines for final paper

• MUST be 4 - 5 pages in length excluding title page, imagery, and bibliography
• Double spaced
• 12 point font
• Written in the Chicago Style
• End notes or foot notes
• Bibliography to include citations for all sources used including imagery
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