Art analysis might help uncover some of life's most puzzling questions, such as the mystery behind Mona Lisa's smile. The handout, from the Writing for Specific Fields series, is particularly useful for those interested in pursuing art history in college. Individuals read about different types of art history assignments common in college classes.

Concepts

art analysis, college preparation, writing analysis, informative writing, iconography

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners practice writing an art analysis essay using the suggested techniques 
• Display several artistic pieces of the same subject and have scholars discuss differences in iconography

Classroom Considerations

• Requires either computer and Internet access or a printed handout

Pros

• Information is well-organized
• Tone is engaging and conversational

Cons

• None