Students write an analytical essay on a seventeenth-century still life painting, applying insights from class discussions and Charlotte Houghton’s article. The essay explores how a contemporary viewer of the time might interpret the painting, identifying symbolic elements and their social significance. Students are also asked to reflect on the nature of still life as a genre and propose a modern reinterpretation for a twenty-first-century audience.
Assignment File
Course
ARTH 135/136, Survey of Western Art and Architecture
Campus
Henrietta
Outcome
Artistic: Interpret and evaluate artistic expression considering the cultural context in which it was created, Communication: Express oneself effectively in common college-level written forms
Method
Essay
Characteristics and Proficiencies
Reflection, Writing Intensive