art history

Analysis of CULTURAL CONTEXT

Write an essay discussing its CULTURAL significance. Be sure to cover the following points in your analysis:

– Identify the artist, title, period style and medium.
– Discuss the subject matter of the artwork. Does it contain any iconography, symbolism, narrative story or message?
– Discuss the cultural (religious, historical, political) context of the artwork.
– Why is this artwork culturally significant? What does it tell us about the culture/religion/region that produced it?
– Be sure to apply specific art historical terms (vocabulary) in your answer.