This topic is all about understanding artwork, and investigating the actual intended meaning of the symbols, objects or subject matter. It is especially important to take the time to understand artwork that can easily be mis-interpreted. In fact, all artwork benefits from truly understanding its true context and meaning. Remember that all artwork is created in a society and culture that forms its standards, ideals, values, visual aesthetic standards, etc.

In other words, art is influenced by the complete context that it is from (historical, cultural, religious, political, etc). When looking at art from various cultures, and various times in history, it is always best to keep your mind open. That way, you can better understand the art and that culture that it is from.

Select an image from the textbook, which contains nudity. This must be an image that could be easily misinterpreted without the proper context (meaning). In your summary, be sure to use the textbook’s explanation of the correct context, along with your own personal analysis.

For this assignment, please reference: Ch 6 on Reproduction and Sexuality and Ch 11 on Mind and Body. There are several examples in the text book, take some time to browse the book and find an example that will work for you.

This is a listing of just a few of the images from the book; Images/pages 1.4, 1.27, 3.36, 3.46, pg 141, 6.5, 6.7, 6.19, 6.28, pg 175, pg 291, pg 323-326, 11.22, 12.1, 12.9.

Requirements & Instructions

1. 1. 1. Choose 1 artwork from the entire textbook

         • Provide: Artist, title, size, location of the artwork.

         • Make sure to include the image into the body of the document.

      2. Create an alternative meaning that could be misconstrued for the artwork, when viewed out of context. Be specific in your analysis of the artwork, subject matter, etc.

         • The idea behind this is that we will often misinterpret art work (anything, really), if we don’t know the whole story (or what the artwork is about). So, make one up, based just looking at the image.

      3. Then, provide the correct context as described in your research (make sure to cite the page number or author).

         • The correct context is the information that we know, from reading the textbook- the artists intention (typically), and the meaning of why the figure is nude.

      4. How much does context matter in interpreting an artwork’s meaning?

Include all points below in your summary

Please use the numbered format in your summary including all of the bulleted points under each number. Thank you….have fun!

1. 1. Choose 1 artwork from the entire textbook…

   2. Create an alternative meaning….

   3. Then, provide the correct context…..

   4. How much does context matter in interpreting an artwork’s meaning?

Please make sure all of these requirements are fulfilled

Please make sure all of these requirements are fulfilled before submitting:

1. Provide the information in the numbered format above.
2. CITE sources, if you use them (it is not necessary to use another source other than your text book). Your submission will be scanned through for originality. I will use this data to inform your grade. If you do not cite, it will “appear” that plagiarism is taking place.
3. Try to limit your Summary to one page.
4. Must be submitted as a pdf file.