Art as propaganda and light in painting
Each question should be 1 ½ page, no work cited, please. 1. Throughout history, art has been used as propaganda to shape public opinion. Propaganda takes many forms, such as architecture, paintings, and print media, and is used to promote religious, political, and social ideologies. Citing specific elements in each work, analyze how each work conveyed its propagandistic message to its intended audience. Two artworks you are going to write about: LUCAS CRANACH THE ELDER, Allegory of Law and Grace ÉLISABETH LOUISE VIGÉE-LEBRUN, Portrait of Marie Antoinette with Her Children 2. The representation of light in painting has been used to serve a variety of purposes. Identify two artists, each from different art historical periods, who have explored the effects of light. Discuss the function and use of light in specific works by each artist. Two artworks you are going to write about: JOSEPH WRIGHT OF DERBY, A Philosopher Giving a Lecture at the Orrery CARAVAGGIO, Calling of Saint Matthew
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