In an essay of approximately 500 words, analyze a single artwork made between c.1963 to present. Your essay should incorporate both a detailed description and an interpretation of the work of art you select. You do not need to do in-depth research, but finding out some basic information about the artist and the artwork will likely help your ability to compose the essay (use reliable sources: e.g. museums, galleries, electronic sources found through Healey Library). If it is safe to do so, you are encouraged to visit a museum, gallery, or public place and write about a work you have seen in person (COVID-19 may well prevent this). Near Boston area
For more information about writing for art history, see Pop, How to Do Things with Pictures –especially pp. 3-8 in relation to research/ note-taking and pp. 17-21 on writing.
