a. What is the subject matter of the work? Describe the figures, objects or natural features depicted. If an action is taking place, say what it is. Your goal here should be to create a verbal image that would make sense to a reader who has not seen the work itself. b. What does the work look like formally? Describe the arrangement of the composition, colors, materials, and dimensions. Again, imagine you are describing it for someone who hasn't seen it. c. How would you classify its style? Neo-Classical, Romantic, Impressionist, Expressionist, or something else? d. How is this individual work situated within its movement? What is significant about it in terms of form and subject matter? e. What is your personal reaction to it? What elements do you like? Dislike? What else does it make you think of?
After answering these questions for each object, proceed to a comparison of the two works. a. What do they have in common? b. How are they different? c. What does the comparison reveal about them that you might not have noticed looking at each one individually?
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