Second Writing Prompt

Using the same Proskouriakoff article and podcast and any other art history articles you wish, write a blog post using this prompt: “describe what moves good art history authors use to engage their audience. What moves do you make that belong to art history specifically? How do you organize your writing? How do you decide what details to leave in or take out?” Again, be specific and concise in your answers. See calendar for due date.

So Far, So Good

I just wanted to say thus far (the first 7 comments), so good (hit "Older Post" if the original prompt is not on this page). The comments thus far have stressed the relationship between the argument as written and the illustrations. Proskouriakoff's article is a great case study in how to do this - perhaps because she is in such a difficult situation, with most people having no firm idea of the Maya writing system.

First Writing Prompt

Read Proskouriakoff's "Pattern of a Series of Dates at Piedras Negras" (see link in course web site, Week 1). After reading and listening to the podcast, write a brief but substantive comment on this post using this prompt: What did the author do to help you visualize the art objects? What was not helpful to you? What left you with questions? Be specific in your answers. Due at least two hours before the next class period (but I would do it now, while you have the reading fresh).
To reiterate, post the answers to these questions in the reader comments section below.