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What is the defining characteristic of Cubism?

A multifaceted and enigmatic style of modern art, Cubism is defined primarily by its break with art historical tradition. Launched by Picasso and Braque in the first decade of the twentieth-century in Par...

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How do I balance description and analysis when writing about works of art?

Nailing the balance between description and analysis is the key to constructing an A* worthy piece of art historical writing. Though too much description can make your writing dull, a lack of descriptive ...

AS
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Discuss the depiction and interpretation of the human body in three works of art, each of a different medium. Select your examples from the work of at least two artists.

Students should select three works of art, each of a different medium, and examine the artists’ depiction and interpretation of the human body. In other words, students should consider the artists’ use of...

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What should I include if I get a visual analysis question on how drama is created in an artwork?

The first thing to remember is that the question usually asks you to visually analyse drama in relation to one or two aspects of the artwork. Helpfully, these are usually quite general. For example, if th...

OT
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How have artists employed the human body in Italian art forms?

This is a big question but there are several structures you could use if given an essay question like this so makes it handy for revision:Overall questions to think about: Does the human body lend itself ...

AB
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