I choose a statue for my pex 3. its the Statue of Tedyuscung in Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia, PA. I have attached a picture of it and attached a previous assignment for reference on formatting.
PROMPT: Select an example of public art in Philadelphia. (See PEX #3 Resources at Canvas for guidance.) Your artifact must be something new to you, something that to visit and observe. Observe it in person, if at all possible. Observe it deeply from different perspectives and points of view (scale, material, siting, lighting, texture, color, etc.) Delve into your choice via research in books, videos, articles, etc. Digest all that you have experienced, learned and considered and produce a double-spaced PEX REPORT in these clearly identified sections:
Identification: Title, Artist or Maker, Date, Size, Medium, Location. Include reference image and a URL if possible.
Section I: Observation. Develop a detailed description of the piece (form, color, texture, materials, lighting and any other relevant visual information, This requires close, extended, direct experience. Visualize the object for your reader in explicit detail. Do not convey information from research here. This section is entirely devoted to your real-life experience with your chosen piece.
Section II: Context. Approach your piece of public art as a detective. Research deeply. Then report on your research. What are facts and aspects important to know and understand? Present the who, what where and when. Consult the most reliable, substantive, authoritative sources (books, articles, websites, interviews, etc.) to present what is relevant and essential to know.
Section III: Analysis. This section is the culmination of your PEX report. It can only be completed until after substantive observation and research are complete. Explain why the piece was made, what it was meant to express, why it was installed where it is. Consider and describe its creative intent. Explain its cultural significance. Suggest in your own words and with the quoted and credited words of others why the artifact is the way it is and what it says or might reveal.
Section IV. Sources/Bibliography. Good reference material will help you achieve an otherwise unattainable clarity and depth of understanding in your context and analysis sections. Find, use and present at least four substantial, relevant, reliable and varied sources: books, encyclopedias (hard copy and/or online), scholarly articles, exhibition catalogs, robust museum websites, podcasts, videos, etc. Wikipedia, tourism websites, most news stories and online dictionaries are not substantial. They can be consulted but should not be considered reliable sources. Class lectures or assigned readings are not acceptable sources. Citing the artifact’s URL is not acceptable in this section. As to bibliographical format: I prefer Chicago style, but be consistent in whatever style you use.
A note about your choice of a piece of public art: Start with the links at “PEX #3 Resources.” Avoid anything overly familiar, overexposed or complex. If you are not certain you have a good choice, ask (email or visit during office hours.) Murals are off limits. The Magic Garden is off limits, too, as are the Liberty Bell, Rocky, the Clothespin, LOVE or AMOR statues. Buildings and gardens are off limits. When in doubt, ask.
Additional guidance: PEX reports that score a perfect “10” follow the prompt and comes across as richly informed, varied and deep. They are formatted in four clear sections, each consisting of multiple paragraphs.
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