Research Assignment #2 — Second Artwork Analysis
What is your favorite work of art (broadly defined, you can pick a painting, a song, a sculpture, a movie, a poem, a book, etc.)? It is much easier to find references and sources on well-known works of art. Complete the following section on your favorite work of art. You need to use and quote three sources. Use the library and/or research databases in order to find academic sources to answer the following questions. Do not use internet sources. You are required to quote your three sources somewhere below and include the citation/reference information in MLA format. Review the rubric online for grading criteria. Submit online.
Artist Name:
Title of Work:
Artistic Medium:
Year of Completion:
Style of Work:
Location of Work:
Discuss the content of this work. In other words, what is depicted in this work of art? What do you see? What is going on? Use complete sentences.
Discuss the formal composition of this work. In other words, how is the content represented? Use complete sentences.
Discuss its historical context. What were the historical circumstances/state of affairs that led to this work of art’s creation? Use complete sentences.
