Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Lessons: Week 1, 2, 3 Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook) Instructions This week you will use your readings from the past two weeks as a point of departure to create your own artistic production and a reflection paper. Part 1: Art Creation Select one of the visual art pieces from Chapters 1-6 or the lessons from Weeks 1-3 to use as a point of inspiration. Create a painting, sculpture, drawing, or work of architecture inspired by your selected art piece. Part 2: Reflection Write a reflection about the relationship between your art production and the inspiration piece. Include the following in the reflection paper: Introduction Inspiration Piece Include image. Record the title, artist, year, and place of origin. Briefly explain the background of the inspiration piece. Your Art Piece Include image. Provide a title. Explain the background of your piece. Connection Explain the thematic connection between the two pieces. How are they similar and different? Are they the same medium? How does the medium impact what the viewer experiences? How do the formal elements of design compare to one another? Original Artwork Requirements Methods: paint, watercolor, pencil, crayon, marker, collage, clay, metal, or wood (Check with your instructor about other methods you have in mind.) No computer-generated pieces Writing Requirements (APA format) Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page, references page, or image of artwork) 1-inch margins Double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font Title page References page (minimum of 1 scholarly source)