A visual analysis does not require any research. The assignment is an exercise in using your eyes and
previous knowledge to understand any given art object. It is NOT a mere written description of the object. Try
to determine why the object was made and for whom. The artist created the object for a specific reason and
with a specific audience in mind. The object itself provides clues for the answers to these questions.
The object must come from a culture and time period to be covered in class. (Early Buddhist Art in India or
Early civilization in India)
All museums now have some sort of online exhibition available to the public. You will select the object of your
analysis from an online museum virtual exhibition that includes artwork from anywhere but Europe or the
United States. Since you will not be able to experience the object in person, go to an online museum outside of
the Los Angeles area, preferably one on another continent. You will need to cite the online museum exhibition
that includes the object of your analysis.
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