A photo of the work you selected to write about (taken by you at the museum!);
Artist, Title, Date, and Medium;
A Thesis statement
A detailed description of the work based on your observations of the actual work at the museum . Things to consider are line, color, composition, scale, and specific materials used. How does these formal elements influence the viewer’s understanding of the specific subject matter?
An examination of the way the form/style and subject matter of the work relate to larger ideas associated with its movement and its historical period. This portion of the essay can be supported by evidence from the lecture and class readings, no additional research should be performed.
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