Making Art Connections 1. Mathematics. Look at the art of M. C. Es-
cher. It utilizes geometric concepts to con-
vey its messages. Pay attention to the use
of literal qualities in unusual settings. Do
the literal qualities and design qualities
play equally important parts in Escher's
work? Critique an Escher work using the
of art criticism.
2. Science. Some say that the four steps of art
criticism parallel the four steps of the sci-
entific method. Research information
about the scientific method. Do
you
think
the two methods are similar or different?
Explain your conclusions.
3. Social Studies. Research the work of Mex-
ican Muralists such as Diego Rivera and
David Alfaro Siqueiros. Much of their art fo-
cused on the social struggles of the Mexican
working class and was meant to bring about
social change. Can you identify the aes-
thetic theories in this chapter that apply to
art movements that concern social protest?
Bring your findings to class for discussion.