To what extent has the purpose of art changed over time from
being a documentation of the past to a
expression of futuristic/progressive ideology?
Easy to fit with the EPQ
requirements
Yes as I have not studied
this before despite studying art and history before.
Time
Might have to make more specific as it does seem quite
broad at the moment. Maybe research specific artists,
pieces of art that show this.
Could complete in time .
Achievability
A lot of modern art is left up to interpretation,
therefore a final argument or outcome may be
hard to conclude however that means there will be
lots to discuss. Definitely achieveable as both art
and history is widely discussed therefore it is not a
abnormal topic to focus on. May have to focus into
a more specific topic within this idea in order to
get a good argument.
Personal interests
History really interests me especially when
incorporating ideas to do with modern day society
and progressive ideas. Art also really interests me
and is significant in understanding and interpreting
many historical events.
Some art history is hard to understand.
Help available
There have been many pieces of artwork produced throughout
history and also many contemporary artists nowadays so
researching and making comparisons will not be a difficulty.
Your motivation
This will be helpful later on as
I would maybe like to study
art and history further after A Levels.
Relates to 2 of my 3 A Levels but is also just a topic I am interested in.
Also is will look into psychological and philosophical ideas too which
may make me realise that is also something I am interested in .
Ease of finding
information
Many different pieces of art documented through history online and in galleries,
many artists with their own opinions. Especially contemporary artists will be able
to give strong opinions on this. Lots of information can be researched.
Current coursework
Have not studied this before but have done GCSE history and
art which will impact my understanding. Have debated and
researched controversial topics such as this before.
Ethics
Is your project ‘ethical’?
Depending on how specific I make the final topic focus, I
can include the ideas of how art in the past has
documented negative events in the past involving
racism and sexism, to how more contemporary art
focuses on abolishing these outdated views. It has the
potential to include many ethical points without causing
offence as it will all be based off history and present day
art and artefacts.
Current knowledge
Not a lot of art history knowledge but did study both art and
history at GCSE. Also did some analysing and interpreting of
sources, some being art, during GCSE history.