Discussion #2: Context in Art (Multiple Deadlines; Please Open)

Posts due by THURSDAY at 11:59PM

Your Post Deadline is 4/16/2026

For this discussion, we, as a class will investigate the context of artworks, through research, and discuss how these factors could have or did influence the artwork itself. (Specific details below)

From the artworks below, select just one artist to investigate:

1. Frida Kahlo,, 1939.

1. Kehinde Wiley, , 2005.

1. , Slab Man. 1974-75, vinyl resin and fiberglass, polychromed in oil (Cantor Arts Center)

1. Figures 8 and 9 from and , Thought Forms, 1905 (London: The Theosophical Publishing House LTD)

1. , Family of , 1986. Single-channel video sculpture with vintage television and radio casings and monitors; tuner; liquid crystal display; color;silent. 78 x 61 1/2 x 20 3/4 in. (203 x 156 x 53 cm). Nagoya City Art Museum. Image courtesy of Nagoya City Art Museum.

Getting started

1. Review the list of different types of contexts that can influence a work of art. ( )

2. The following pages will help your investigation specifically:

Historical References in

Naturalisms Two-Dimensional in

1. After you have made your selection of which artwork to investigate, being researching the artist’s background, and the complete context (ie. personal, historical, cultural, etc.) that the artwork was made in.
   1. • “Research” means that you find more information from credible sources of information; such as educational resources (like ), Museum websites have fantastic resources, online encyclopedias (likeWikipedia), or other Art related publications (like Art Forum, Art in America, Sculpture magazine, and so on).
      • Avoid blogs, reddit posts, and social media platforms as they are not considered to be reliable sources of information.
2. Include in your discussion POST:

• • • You can share as a written response (150-200 words) or video/audio response (up to 4 minutes).
    • (1) Share what you found. Include at leastthree contextual facts/situations from the artists life or their surroundings. You must in include specific information about both the artist and their artwork(s) in your post. Include citations (where your information came from).
    • (2) Share your Opinion of how that information influenced the artwork’s making or how it influences our interpretation of the artwork.

Your post should be approximately 150-200 words or up to 4 minutes (if a video/audio response).

If your including an image, be sure to embed the image into to post:

These may be typed or video recorded, not sure how?…check out this link:

Replies due by Sunday at 11:59PM

All 2 Replies to Classmates are Due 04/19/26

Please reply to 2 students (please follow Netiquette Policy)

Find 2 classmates who analyzed the same artwork as you. In 203 sentences, compare and contrast the contexts you discussed in your response with the contexts discussed in their response.

These may be typed or video recorded, not sure how?…check out this link:

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