How does the identity (values, experiences, family, beliefs, etc.) and/or cultural context (e.g. historical time period, cultural movements of the time) of the artist you’ve chosen influence the artist’s work?

Areas to Address

 Analyze all of the following to answer the question (not necessarily in this order):

• Relevance of Life Experiences and Circumstances. Include information such as date/place of birth, family information, education or service record, employment, places lived, etc. only if is relevant to the time period and/or the author’s work/influence. You must explain why each “fact” is significant to the artist’s work and/or the context in which they are working.
• Key Works. List and summarize (or show us) a few key texts/pieces by this author to illustrate their style and the points that you make about their relevant biographical information. You should include at least a few lines of text from literary figures.
• Cultural Context. How does this artist relate to the framework(s), cultural movements, historical events, and other artists/authors we’ve been studying?
• Influences and influence. What other authors, ideas, and artists influence their style? What is their influence on other artists or the movement? Why is this author/artist important?
• Your response. Explain how your experiences, values, and belief affect the way you respond to this artist and their work. (e.g. don’t just say “I don’t like his/her work” – tell us why, citing your experiences, values, and beliefs.) Don’t forget this part: it’s integral to the learning outcomes for English 2.