A. Record your initial reaction to the work (suggested length of 1 paragraph or half a page) by doing the following:
- Describe your initial thoughts and/or feelings about the work.
- Describe in detail at least one aspect of the work that most interests you.
B. Analyze the work (suggested length of 2-4 pages) by doing the following:
- Describe the historical context of the period in which the work was created.
- Discuss insights into the work that can be gained from the artist's biography.
- Analyze how this work explores a particular theme and/or stylistic characteristic from its period.
- Explain the relevance of this work for today’s audiences.
C. Discuss how the deeper knowledge you gained through your analysis has informed or altered your thoughts and/or feelings about the work
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