To complete this template, replace the bracketed text with your responses.
Part One: Choose the Creative Works
1. Describe the two creative works. Feel free to elaborate, but make sure you include these three
items:
A. Your chosen topic (mental health, diversity, or activism)
B. The names of the chosen creative works
C. Why you chose those creative works
Chosen Topic:
-Mental Health
Names of the Chosen Creative Works:
- "The Scream" by Edvard Munch (painting)
- "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath (novel)
Why I Chose these Creative Works:
"The Scream" by Edvard Munch: This iconic painting is a powerful visual
representation of anxiety and existential dread. The distorted figure and the turbulent
background effectively convey the intense emotions associated with mental health
struggles. It’s a piece that visually captures the overwhelming feelings of panic and fear,
making it a poignant choice for exploring mental health through visual art.
"The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath: This novel offers an intimate and profound
exploration of depression and mental illness. Through the protagonist’s experiences,
readers gain insight into the personal and societal pressures that contribute to mental
health issues. Sylvia Plath’s own experiences with mental health lend authenticity and
depth to the narrative, making it a compelling literary work to examine the complexities of
mental health.
These works were chosen because they both provide deep, evocative insights into the topic of mental
health, each through their unique medium—visual art and literature.
2. Describe how the chosen creative works can be used to understand the topic.
A. How do the different humanities subject areas (visual, literary, and performing arts)
approach the topic?
"The Scream" by Edvard Munch:
Visual Arts Approach: This painting uses intense colors, swirling patterns, and a distorted
figure to evoke feelings of anxiety and dread. The visual elements are designed to make the viewer
feel the emotional turmoil that the artist experienced. It’s a direct, visceral representation of mental
distress, allowing viewers to connect emotionally and empathetically with the subject matter.
"The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath:
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