1. The significance of a title of a work of art such as Leonardo Da Vinci's The Last Supper is easy to understand. However, in other works of art (such as Norman Bluhm's Chandelle) the full significance of the title becomes apparent to the viewer gradually. Choose two objects from BSU Museum of Art and show how the significance of their respective titles is developed through the artist's use of design or visual elements. Some examples of objects from BSU Museum of Art include:

• Schizophrenic Discovery, 1977
  Christina Ramberg/American, (1946-1995)
  Acrylic on masonite
  1978.018.001

• Warrior Song (Canto Guerriero), 1981
  Mimmo Paladino/Italian, (born 1948)
  Oil, gouache, pastel, and wax on paper adhered to canvas
  1987.009.000a-b

2. Often, works of art combine images with text. Choose two specific objects made after 500 C.E. that combine images with text. The works must come from different historical periods and one must be from BSU Museum of Art. Discuss the relationship between image and text in the two objects you have chosen. Examples of art from BSU Museum of Art include:

• Mistake/Meaningless, 2005
  Mel Bochner/ American, (born 1940)
  Oil on velvet
  2007.002.000

• Sweet Dreams, Baby! (Pow), 1965
  Roy Lichtenstein/American, (1923-1997)
  Screen print on white wove paper
  1970.002.000

3. The way a culture is perceived can be expressed through highly abstracted or stylized depictions of the human form. Choose two specific representations of the human body from different cultures. Only one may be from the European tradition. Discuss how significant aspects of each culture are revealed by the way in which the human body is presented through the abstraction or stylization. Examples of art from BSU Museum of Art include:

• Shiva and Parvati, 1200/1299 CE
  Unknown artist, India (Chola Period)
  Copper alloy
  2005.011.000

• Diana, 1925
  Paul Manship/American, (1885-1966)
  Bronze
  1995.035.16

• The Gathering of Manna, 1635
  Ottavio Vannini/Italian (1585-1644)
  Oil on canvas
  1988.002.000

• Madonna and Child, 1494
  School of Lorenzo di Credi, Italian (1456-1536)
  Oil on wood panel
  1940.015.000

• Shaman with Headdress, 99 BCE/250 CE
  Unidentified Craftsman, Pre-Colombian
  Earthenware
  1996.019.002a-b

4. Art is often used in many cultures to explore narrative functions. Choose two works of art that visually convey a narrative. At least one must be from outside the European tradition. Identify the subject of each narrative and discuss the means used to convey the narrative. Examples of art from BSU Museum of Art include:

• Palace Support Columns, 1900/1950
  Unidentified Craftsman (Bamileke, Babanki, or Kom People), Cameroon
  Wood
  2003.013.000a-b

• A Young Woman From Thebes Tending her Wounded Father, 1809
  Mlle Befort/French, (active 1812-1819)
  Oil on canvas
  1996.002.000

5. Throughout history, artists have challenged established traditions. Choose two works of art from the BSU Museum of Art that challenged established traditions or illustrate this occurrence. At least one must have been produced before 1800 C.E. Discuss why and how each work constituted a significant challenge to accepted artistic conventions of its time.

• The Gathering of Manna, 1635
  Ottavio Vannini/Italian (1585-1644)
  Oil on canvas
  1988.002.000

• A Young Woman From Thebes Tending her Wounded Father, 1809
  Mlle Befort/French, (active 1812-1819)
  Oil on canvas
  1996.002.000

6. Frequently in history, art representing hostility or violence has been used for a variety of purposes, such as a political statement or protest. Choose two such works from two different cultures within the BSU Museum of Art, one of which must be from beyond the European tradition. Explain why and how each work of art communicates hostility or violence.

• The Death of Abel, 1701/1704
  Antonio Balastra/Italian, (1666-1740)
  Oil on canvas
  1989.002.000

• Head of Vishnu Chaturanana, 800/899 CE
  Unidentified Artist/Indian
  Gabbro, diabase
  1986.039.002