unit 10 lab questions
Humanities
UNIT 10 LAB QUESTIONS
In the Tower: Mark Rothko
Click the link above and scroll down the page to find the video titled “In the Tower: Mark Rothko”. Click the title of the video and it will open in a pop-up window.
- How do Rothko’s paintings change over his lifetime?
- What characteristics do Rothko’s abstract paintings have?
- How does the use of monochromatic color (one hue with different tones) impact the art that Rothko created? Does it impact the mood or feeling of the pieces?
- Do you prefer the black-on-black paintings or the abstract color paintings? Why?
The Darker Side of Light
- Why did the curator title the exhibition “The Darker Side of Light”?
- Compare and contrast the works in this exhibition with Impressionist paintings. What are the similarities and differences?
- What are the common elements of the artwork shown in this exhibition?
- Do you prefer the artwork in this exhibition or the artwork of the Impressionists? Why?
TABLE Grading Rubric
Full credit | Partial Credit | No credit | |
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In the Tower: Mark Rothko (45%) |
Student gives complete, accurate answers that describe the effects and characteristics of Rothko’s paintings. |
Student’s answers are not complete or contain incorrect information; or, not all questions are answered. |
Student does not provide answers to any of the questions. |
The Darker Side of Light (45%) |
Student gives complete, accurate answers that demonstrate an understanding of the exhibit’s concept and how the artwork relates to Impressionism. |
Student’s answers are not complete or contain incorrect information; or, not all questions are answered. |
Student does not provide answers to any of the questions. |
Grammar and mechanics (10%) |
Student demonstrates command of standard English conventions, such as capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. |
Student has minor conventional flaws in writing, but they do not impede overall understanding. |
Student’s writing has many grammatical or mechanical flaws which impede communication. |