Artwork selection

Describe and analyze who the subjects of the painting are, the activities they are engaged in, the setting, and the painting’s formal properties. Furthermore, explain how each painting is characteristic of the artistic style identified.

Prompt: From the 18th century on, for a number of social, political, and economic reasons, new human subjects entered the realm of fine art; no longer did paintings primarily depict the wealthiest members of society. Select four paintings to interpret that depict members of different social classes. Evaluate the quality of life portrayed in each […]

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