Humanity Homework
Instructions
As part of the discussion this week, you made a brief exploration of a work of art to understand its subject, meaning, and intent. In this assignment, you will explore an artwork in more depth to consider the context in which it was created. Choose any painting, and address the following:
1) Explain the artistic movement associated with the work of art.
2) Describe the style of the artist (How is the artist unique within the movement?)
3) Examine in some depth the influences that shaped the work. Address at least 2 of the following:
a. Stylistic influences
b. Subject/content influences
c. Cross-disciplinary influences such as literature, philosophy, music, science, technology, etc.
d. Historical influences
e. Political influences
4) Reflect on your learning.
a. How did your research enhance your appreciation of the artwork?
b. How does understanding the context of a work help in interpreting it?
Include the following in your paper:
i. Name of the painting
ii. Name of the artist
iii. Date created
iv. Image of the painting
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.