You will be writing a research paper on the Statue of Melpomene Muse of Tragedy. (Roman, after Greek model of 2nd century BC) at The State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Find at least five sources of research around this artwork and include this in a Works Cited or Bibliography page.
There is a research component. to this that extends beyond viewing the work.
Research should be referenced and included in the paper.
Students should cite these sources in a Works Cited or Bibliography section and reference this research throughout the paper.
In addition to academic sources and books, you may consider using additional art journals and museum publications that can include catalogs. You may use an appropriate documentary on your subject, but I encourage more scholarly texts if possible.
Describe the artwork using direct reference to visual elements that include at least 4 vocabulary terms (see attachment)
For example, students have considered visual and formal elements that may include, but are not limited to the following: line, color, pattern, texture, volume, perspective, balance, proportion, media, and technique, among other considerations.
If possible, connect this to the content of the work.
Discuss associated artistic movements or style.
Discuss the context of the artwork.
Consider the social, political, religious, and economic factors that may have influenced the artist (if known) and their work.
This may offer insight into why a work was created and takes the visual form that it has.
If relevant, discuss how an artwork reflects or challenges the ideals of a culture or society.
This research Paper length should be between 4-5 pages in addition to the Bibliography or Works Cited page. Please included an image of the art statue that the paper is about.
