Declaration of Independence In this elegant piece of artw.docx

Declaration of
Independence
In this elegant piece of artwork,
John Trumball portrays very prominent founding
fathers. Clearly, in this display, even though the
scene never occurred, I feel a sense of
seriousness and edginess. I can imagine that he
was trying to convey the importance of the
document itself versus the moment of its signing.
Trumbull created this beautiful display between
August 1817 and September 1818. On October 5,
1818, the painting was placed for public view.
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
was totally going to reshape American history.
The message is clear, Thomas Jefferson along
with his other committee members, presenting
this significant document to the Second
Continental Congress. This moment in history was
indeed a milestone for America. The document
contained principles for the Revolutionary War.
There were various events that occurred during
the year of 1818, but I do not believe that those
particular events shaped this image. There is one
event that stands out to me: during that year a
treaty between the U.S. and the United Kingdom
was established. I feel that may have some
relation with the painting. Also, the content and
context is somewhat different than what is really
meant. I believe that Thomas Jefferson wanted to
convey the message that the document itself
should be preserved and not just the act of
signing it.

Baptism of Pocahontas
This painting was
commissioned in 1837 and placed on
display in November 1840. There seems
to be a lot of emotions being displayed in
this image. Some looks of approval and of
disapproval. For some reason, even some
of Pocahontas’ family has looked away
from such a sacred ceremony. I sense a
feeling and display of humbleness that
Chapman was trying to convey. With the
Pocahontas’ head bowed, this is a display
of humbleness. Based off of this scenario,
is symbolic because at that time Native
Americans were being encouraged to
accept Christianity as well as some other
European ways. I feel that the content
and context of the artwork is compatible.
The reason being is because of what was
going on at that time. Some people were
looking intently because they appear to
be unfamiliar with what was occurring. It
clearly was accepted by some, but also
rejected by others.
General George
Washington Resigning His
Commission

This particular portrait is
famous and well known. George
Washington gave is farewell speech as
he resigned as President. He appears
to stand tall and confident in this
image of what Trumball is trying to
convey. He evokes the feeling of
astonishment as everyone is gazing at
him as he speaks before the congress.
Trumball conveys this message well
between content and context. He
shows the spectators in the room as
he speaks, clearly as they look upon
him standing there front and center.
This painting was created between
1822 and 1824. It was placed on
display in 1826.
Landing of Columbus
This painting was
commissioned in June 1836 and placed
in the Rotunda in January 1847. In this
image I sense the feeling of pride.
Vanderlyn shows in detail how proud
and relieved that Christopher
Columbus and his crew’s first landfall
of their expedition. There is a message
in this artwork compared to what they
went through on the quest of
discovery of Spain. I feel that the
content and context align with one
another because what Vanderlyn was

trying to convey and the actual context
of that event. As Columbus’ discovery
of a New World, Vanderlyn shows the
change in history that this would
make.
Alexander Hamilton Stephens
Georgia
Alexander Hamilton
Stephens was described as a great
leader with great qualities to possess
as a leader. Also, He developed a bond
with another great well-known leader,
Abraham Lincoln, who also admired
him. It appears that Stephens worked
hard up until his death. However, I
cannot fully agree that he is a good
representation of this state. As I read,
he was a slave owner, which many
other great leaders fought hard to
abolish. Historically, he served on the
Georgia House of Representatives.
Also, Stephens was somehow elected
governor of Georgia in 1882
Crawford W. Long

Georgia
Crawford W. Long was
known as a quiet country doctor. This
man, who represents the state of
Georgia, was also known to be the first
to discover the effects of ether
anesthesia and to use it also in
surgery. I feel that Long is a good
representation for this state because
of his faithfulness and diligence. He
was known for helping the poor and
rendering services of much charitable
work. When Long moved to Athens,
Georgia, he established a very large
practice. Because of his discovery of
the use of ether, he started using it in
obstetrical cases. It appears that Long
dedicated his life of helping others,
which I feel represents this state in a
positive way.
Interpreting Weather Forecasts
*After looking at the weather forecast last Saturday, you plan a
wonderful day hiking and picnicking with your family. In the
middle of this picnic, a downpour soaks all of the food and
ruins the day. Last winter, the forecasters called for a snowy
winter, but you had to cancel your vacation because there was
no snow at the resort. Why can't the weather forecasters get it
right?
*In this Application, you will have the opportunity to track the
weather, compare it to what was forecasted for your area, and

examine how well the forecasters did.
Questions about this assignment? Post them in the Contact the
Instructor area. That way, everyone in the class will see, and
benefit from, the Instructor's response.
To prepare for this Application:
* Review the assigned reading in the course text along with
the web sites and animations for this week that are listed in the
Learning Resources.
* For seven days, observe and record the following information
(Consult TV, newspapers, or the Internet for information and
forecasts):
Precipitation
Wind
Temperature
The assignment:
Write a 2- to 3-page paper in which you do the following:
*Record the prediction and actual data for precipitation, wind,
and temperature over the seven-day period you followed.
* Describe what occurred over the seven days in your area and
explain the difference between the predictions and the actual
occurrences.
* Define the following terms and describe how they affected
the weather:
Precipitation
Wind
Temperature
Humidity
Air pressure
Cloud formations
Frontal systems
Coriolis effect
Midlatiduinal cyclones
Air masses (Which ones affects your area?)
* Then explain whether or not this type of weather is
typical for your area and the time of year.
* Include the sources of your information (Web site

address, etc.), including for the forecasted precipitation, wind
and temperature.
The area I lived is Alabama.
Here is some link
http://worldweather.wmo.int/en/home.htmlhttp://www.weather.g
ov/
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/science/earth-
sci/climate-weather-sci/
*
After looking at the weather forecast last Saturday, you plan a
wonderful day hiking and
picnicking with your family. In the middle of this picnic, a
downpour soaks all of the food a
nd
winter, but you had to cancel your
vacation because there was no snow at the resort. Why can't the
weather forecasters get it right?
*
In this Application, you will have the opportunity to tr
ack the weather, compare it to what was
forecasted for your area, and examine how well the forecasters
did.
Instructor area. That way,
everyone in the class will see, and benefit from, the Inst
ructor's response.

*
Review the assigned reading in the course text along with the
web sites and animations for
this week that are listed in the Learning Resources.
*
For seven days, observe and record the following
information (Consult TV, newspapers, or the
Internet for information and forecasts)
:
Precipitation
Wind
Temperature
The assignment:
Write a 2
-
to 3
-
page paper in which you do the following:

*
Record the prediction and actual data for precipitation, wind,
and temperature over the seven
-
day period you followed.
*
Describe what occurred over the seven days in your area and
explain the difference between
the predictions and the actua
l occurrences.
*
Define the following terms and describe how they affected the
weather:
Precipitation
Wind
Temperature
Humidity
*After looking at the weather forecast last Saturday, you plan a
wonderful day hiking and
picnicking with your family. In the middle of this picnic, a
downpour soaks all of the food and

winter, but you had to cancel your
vacation because there was no snow at the resort. Why can't the
weather forecasters get it right?
*In this Application, you will have the opportunity to track the
weather, compare it to what was
forecasted for your area, and examine how well the forecasters
did.
Instructor area. That way,
everyone in the class will see, and benefit from, the Instructor's
response.
* Review the assigned reading in the course text along with
the web sites and animations for
this week that are listed in the Learning Resources.
* For seven days, observe and record the following information
(Consult TV, newspapers, or the
Internet for information and forecasts):
Precipitation
Wind
Temperature
The assignment:
Write a 2- to 3-page paper in which you do the following:
*Record the prediction and actual data for precipitation, wind,
and temperature over the seven-
day period you followed.
* Describe what occurred over the seven days in your area and
explain the difference between
the predictions and the actual occurrences.
* Define the following terms and describe how they affected
the weather:
Precipitation
Wind
Temperature
Humidity

HIUS 221
American Art Project – Assignment Grading Rubric
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Excellent
Good
Average
Below Average
Unacceptable
Points Earned
Part 1 – Content and Analysis
36 to 40 points
Four images are selected. The questions are answered in a
paragraph that clearly synthesizes information from the website
and course materials. Paragraphs draw connections between
image and historical context with clear analysis. All information
is historically accurate.
32 to 35 points
Four images are selected. The questions are answered in a
paragraph that attempts to synthesize information from the
website and course materials. Paragraphs draw some connection
between image and historical context, but there are some
omissions or lack of clarity in the analysis. Information is
historically accurate with only 1 minor issue.
28 to 31 points
Four images are selected. The questions are answered but not
with any clear synthesis of information. Paragraphs only
describe the context but do not present any analysis.
Information is basically accurate with only minor errors that do
not detract from understanding of the context.
24 to 27 points
Three or more images are selected. The paragraphs address the
question with no attempt at synthesis of information. Paragraphs

only mention the historical context with no description or
analysis. There are 1 or more significant errors in accuracy that
significantly change the understanding of the context.
0 to 23 points
Less than 3 images are selected. The paragraphs do not address
the questions in any clear way, nor is there any reference to the
course materials. Paragraphs do not mention the historical
context. There are significant historical errors.
Criteria
Excellent
Good
Average
Below Average
Unacceptable
Points Earned
Part 1 – Length and Format
18 to 20 points
Presentation contains image, title, and name of artist preceding
each paragraph. Paragraphs contain 200–300 words. Citations
are written in current Turabian format as provided in the style
document.
16 to 17 points
each paragraph. Paragraphs contain 190–310 words. Citations
are written in current Turabian format as provided in the style
document with only 1–2 minor errors.
14 to 15 points
each paragraph. Paragraphs contain 170–330 words. There is an
attempt to provide citations in current Turabian format as
provided in the citation style document.
12 to 13 points
paragraphs. Paragraphs contain 150–350 words. There is an

provided in the citation style document, but there are significant
errors.
0 to 11 points
less than 4 paragraphs. Paragraphs contain less than 150 words
or more than 350 words. No attempt to format citations
according to current Turabian format.
Part 2 – Content and Analysis
19 to 20 points
Both paragraphs include summary of historical significance and
evaluation of individual based on historical fact with
suggestions for replacement as appropriate.
17 to 18 points
Both paragraphs include summary of historical significance and
some evaluation of individual based primarily on historical fact
tempered with personal opinion with suggestions for
replacement as appropriate.
14 to 16 points
Both paragraphs include some summary of historical
significance and an attempt at evaluation based primarily on
personal opinion rather than historical fact with suggestions for
replacement that more accurately represent another state.
11 to 13 points
At least 1 paragraph makes some attempt at presenting the
historical significance and some attempt at evaluation that relies
on personal opinion. Suggestions for replacement are vague or
inappropriate.
0 to 10 points
Neither paragraph presents historical significance beyond a
cursory mention nor is there any attempt at evaluation.
Criteria
Excellent
Good

Average
Below Average
Unacceptable
Points Earned
Part 2 – Length and Format
10 to 10 points
Presentation contains image, name, and state preceding each
paragraph. Paragraphs contain 200–250 words. Citations are
written in current Turabian format as provided in the style
document.
8 to 9 points
paragraph. Paragraphs contain 190–260 words. Citations are
written in current Turabian format as provided in the style
document with only 1–2 minor errors.
6 to 7 points
paragraph. Paragraphs contain 175–275 words. There is an
attempt to provide citations written in current Turabian format
as provided in the style document.
4 to 5 points
paragraph. Paragraphs contain 150–300 words. There is an
provided in the citation style document, but there are significant
errors.
0 to 3 points
only 1 paragraph. Paragraphs contain less than 150 words or
more than 300 words. No attempt to format citations according
to current Turabian format.
Overall – Grammar, Mechanics, and Style
5 to 5 points
Paragraphs are well-constructed and original. They are
proofread to prevent grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

There are no mistakes from the Writing Tips document.
4 to 4 points
Paragraphs are well-constructed and original. There are 2–3
grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. There are no
mistakes from the Writing Tips document.
3 to 3 points
Paragraphs have some degree of proper construction and are
original. There are 4–5 grammar, spelling, and punctuation
errors. There is 1 mistake from the Writing Tips document.
2 to 2 points
Paragraphs need some improvement in construction but are
original. There are 6–7 grammar, spelling, and punctuation
errors. There are 2 mistakes from the Writing Tips document.
0 to 1 points
Paragraphs are poorly constructed with more than 8 grammar,
spelling, and punctuation errors. There are 3 or more mistakes
from the Writing Tips document.
Criteria
Excellent
Good
Average
Below Average
Unacceptable
Points Earned
Appearance
5 to 5 points
Submission is creative, visually attractive, and easily readable.
4 to 4 points
Presentation is acceptable with some minor issues with clarity
and readability. Some attempt at creativity.
3 to 3 points
Presentation lacks creativity but is clear and readable.
2 to 2 points
Presentation lacks creativity, is difficult to read, or contains

issues with clarity.
0 to 1 points
Presentation is poorly crafted with little or no attempt at clarity
or readability.
Total
Instructor’s Comments:
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HIUS 221
American Art Project – Assignment Instructions
It is important to remember, represent, and honor a collective
past, but it is equally important to understand a deeper
significance to visual records. In this assignment, you will
examine works of art available through the website of the
Architect of the Capitol. The purpose is to emphasize how art
can be used to portray historical events and convey a message
when viewed in the context of the age in which it was created.
This assignment has 2 parts. In Part 1, you will view the
historical paintings that surround the interior space of the
Capitol Rotunda and read a short description and history of the
artwork. In Part 2, you will view sculptures of some famous
Americans who have been enshrined by their state in Statuary
Hall. Read through all of the instructions for both parts before
you begin. You will submit both completed parts to Blackboard
in a single Microsoft Word or PowerPoint document.
Part 1
· Click on this link:http://aoc.gov/paintings-0
· The page should open for the Capitol’s Historic Rotunda
Paintings.
· Click on the individual images for each of the 8 paintings to

see them in more detail and see some information on the piece.
· Read the short article on each of the webpages for these
paintings.
· Once you have viewed the images and read the information,
choose 4 and write a paragraph for your presentation that
addresses each of the following topics:
· Presentation Questions
1. What is the author trying to communicate in the image? Is
there a mood or emotion that is being evoked?
2. When was the image commissioned and hung? What is the
historical context of this painting? What events were occurring
when the painting was created that could have contributed to its
content? How are those connections between content and
context most clearly presented?
3. Is the artist successful in communicating contextual
influences? Is the message too difficult to understand for a
modern viewer?
· The questions should be answered in essay form, in a narrative
style, not as a list of direct answers to the queries. You should
include the image, its title, and the artist as a header to each
section.
· You will need to include properly formatted Turabian
footnotes/endnotes for each source that you use in the
presentation. You will be using the images from the website, so
you must cite those pages as sources.
· If the assignment is submitted in a Word document, each
paragraph should be 200–300 words in length, double-spaced,
Times New Roman 12 pt. font with 1-inch borders. The Word
document will require properly formatted footnotes for the
sources used.
· If the assignment is submitted as a PowerPoint presentation,
each paragraph should be on a separate slide with the images
and artist information on a preceding slide. The word count
applies to PowerPoint assignments and citations should be
included using properly formatted Turabian endnotes.
· Be sure to write your paragraph in your own words and that

you proofread your work to eliminate spelling, grammatical, and
punctuation errors. Be sure to review the Writing Tips document
to avoid common errors in academic work. After you have
written your paragraphs for each of your 4 choices, proceed to
Part 2.
Part 2
· Click on this link:http://aoc.gov/capitol-hill/national-statuary-
hall-collection/about-national-statuary-hall-collection
· The page should open to the page for the National Statuary
Hall Collection. Once you have read the short overview and
description of the collection, search to find the 2 statues that
represent your state.
· Copy the image for each representative of your state into the
presentation. (If you are not a resident of the United States or
do not claim a “home state” for any reason, you are free to
adopt any of the 50 states as your own for the purposes of this
assignment.)
· After the image, include the individual’s name and the state he
or she represents.
· In a 200–250 word paragraph for each image:
· give a short summary of the individual’s historic significance
and
· an evaluation of whether this individual is a good choice to
represent your state.
· You will need to include properly formatted Turabian
footnotes/endnotes for each source that you use in the
presentation. You will be using the images from the website, so
you must cite those pages as sources.
· Be sure to write your paragraphs in your own words and that
you proofread your work to eliminate spelling, grammatical, and
punctuation errors. Be sure to review the Writing Tips document

to avoid common errors in academic work. These paragraphs
will be submitted in the same document as Part 1.
How to Submit Your American Art Project
When you have finished both parts, review the instructions
again to make sure you have completed the entire assignment
properly. Carefully proofread your paragraphs to eliminate
spelling, grammatical, and punctuation errors. Save your work
into a single Microsoft Word or PowerPoint document and
attach it to the submission link in Blackboard. If you choose to
create a PowerPoint and the document is too large to attach, you
may save and submit your presentation as a PDF. Do not type
your answers in the comment box or email your work to the
instructor.
Both parts of this assignment are due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on
Monday of Module/Week 7.
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