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How does Géricault’s preliminary work for this piece remain part of the academic tradition? How does it depart from that tradition?

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Assessments

The Raft of the Medusa Théodore Géricault’s The Raft of the Medusa was inspired by contemporary events. To create his monumental and controversial canvas, Géricault combined traditional elements of his academic training with new ways of collecting information and portraying a narrative. How does Géricault’s preliminary work for this piece remain part of the academic […]

Discuss the ways that artists can use art to communicate a political or social message. Identify two artists from two different countries or centuries that have used their art to comment on a social or political issue.

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Ambrose

Discuss the ways that artists can use art to communicate a political or social message. Identify two artists from two different countries or centuries that have used their art to comment on a social or political issue. Evaluate whether the message was effectively communicated through their art by researching the historical context of the artist […]