Historical Analysis (Theory/Criticism)

Illustrate how artworks are a product of their time

Present the formal or stylistic qualities of the object and relate how they reflect or affect the time in which artworks were made

Define object’s relationship to ideas about gender, class, artistic creation, religion, social issues, daily life, culture, or politics associated with that time

Connect the visual conventions and features of the work to it’s function, use, perception, or context in the period, style, or civilization (consider theoretical, historical, or social contexts of the object, artist, patron, or time period)

Interpret how the work reflects theory or other conditions and conventions of its age or style (consider theoretical, historical, or social contexts of the object, artist, patron or time period)

Use description as evidence to support the thesis and any other support statements.

Use CRAAP standards to evaluate sources for academic value

Use the Chicago or Turabian citation method to document so