COURSE:

HUMN303N: Introduction to Humanities

Instructions
As part of the discussion this week, you made a brief exploration of a work of art to understand its subject, meaning, and intent. In this assignment, you will explore an artwork in more depth to consider the context in which it was created. Choose any painting, and address the following:

• Explain the artistic movement associated with the work of art.
• Describe the style of the artist (How is the artist unique within the movement?)
• Examine in some depth the influences that shaped the work. Address at least 2 of the following:
  • Stylistic influences
  • Subject/content influences
  • Cross-disciplinary influences such as literature, philosophy, music, science, technology, etc.
  • Historical influences
  • Political influences
• Reflect on your learning.
  • How did your research enhance your appreciation of the artwork?
  • How does understanding the context of a work help in interpreting it?

Include the following in your paper:

• Name of the painting
• Name of the artist
• Date created
• Image of the painting

Solution

Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa

Mona Lisa was created by Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci, popularly known as Leonardo da Vinci in 1506. The oil on poplar wood panel painting is also called Portrait of Lisa Gherardini, La Gioconda, or wife of Francesco del Giocondo. It is among the world’s most famous art pieces. The image in the painting has been a fascinating debate and investigation subject for a very long time because not much is known concerning its commission. However, numerous scholars have speculated that the self-portrait sitter could be Lisa del Giocondo, a Florentine merchant’s wife, Francesco Del Giocondo. Thus,…………………please follow the link below to purchase the solution at $9