Some questions to ask about a work of art:
• What inspired the artist?
• How long did it take to make it?
• When was it made? What time period?
• Where is it located now?
• Where was it originally located?
• Why is it considered a work of art?
• Why is it considered important?
• What style of art is it?
• Who is the artist? What culture did they come from?
• How do color and other form of element relates the artist feelings?
• What influenced the creation of art?
• What purpose or function did it serve?
• What does it mean?
• Is there a title to the work?
• How many people worked on it?
• Who commissioned it?
• Who was the original intended audience?
• How much is it worth?
• What is the subject matter (content)?
• Are there any hidden messages?
• Is there any symbolism or use of iconography?
• How is it considered today?
• How did the artist supports themselves?
• What artistic techniques were used?
• What is the physical condition of it? (Today)?
• Has it been restored/conserved?
• How does the piece make you feel (your subjective emotional response)?
• What philosophical or ethical issues does the work raise?
• What is the provenance of the piece?