Théodore Géricault, The Raft of the Medusa, 1819
Project description
Art Analysis # 3 – Contextual
Raft of Medusa:
Théodore Géricault, The Raft of the Medusa, 1819
https://www.louvre.fr/en/oeuvre-notices/raft-medusa
Assignment: Write a 2 to 3 paragraph essay using contextual theory to analyze Théodore Géricault, The Raft of the Medusa.
To read about contextual art analysis, please read Chapter 13 in Art Forms. It will discuss the theory of contextual art analysis and give examples of art works analyzed in this way. Contextual theory looks at art as a product of a culture and value system. This theory takes into account the economic system, cultural values, and the politics of the time.
Please think about these questions when you are analyzing this painting.
Why did Géricault paint this image? What is Géricault trying to document?
Was this image based on a real event?
What comment or comments is he making about 19th century French society?
Directions for your essay’s format, submission, and the consequences of plagiarism
Please make sure to include your name and ARTS 1301 section number on your assignment.
Your essay should be in 12 point Times New Roman font, single-spaced, and with 1 inch margins.
The following file extensions are the only formats accepted for submissions: .doc, .docx, .rtf, & .pdf
Please make sure to double check your spelling, grammar, and punctuation before submitting your assignment.