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In much of their work Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot portrayed women and children. Some scholars suggest that Cassatt’s and Morisot’s subject matter was restricted by their gender, although their paintings also highlight the importance of women as wives and mothers. Select an image of Mary Cassatt or Berthe Morisot and discuss how you feel about the work. Does the work feel restricted by gender or does it move beyond simply a painting of a mother and child? Please include an image of your chosen work in the first post.

In of 300-500 words compare and contrast Francisco Goya’s The Family of Charles IVLinks to an external site. (24.2) and Diego Velázquez’ The Maids of HonorLinks to an external site. (19.38).

In of 300-500 words analyze Manet’sThe Luncheon on the GrassLinks to an external site. (25.10) What was its initial reception? Why was it criticized? How could this work be interpreted as making a social statement and a condemnation of the bourgeoisie?

Why are oil painting and printmaking considered technological innovations in the history of art?  How did each media dramatically change the course of art making?  Include specific artworks as examples in your posts.

In what ways do Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres and Eugène Delacroix seemingly represent the opposing forces of early nineteenth-century French painting? What specific works by these artists exemplify their attitudes and artistic philosophies?

In much of their work Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot portrayed women and children. Some scholars suggest that Cassatt’s and Morisot’s subject matter was restricted by their gender, although their paintings also highlight the importance of women as wives and mothers. Select an image of Mary Cassatt or Berthe Morisot and discuss how you feel about the work. Does the work feel restricted by gender or does it move beyond simply a painting of a mother and child? Please include an image of your chosen work in the first post.

Drawing is one of the oldest forms of expression.  It is also often regarded as the foundation for artistic study.  How can a field with such a long and storied history also be regarded as an innovative medium today?  How do contemporary artists push the boundaries of drawing?  Please give at least one specific example of a contemporary artist pushing the boundaries with drawing in their work.  Please use ART 21 as a resource to help you discover artists for this discussion topic.

Discuss the Poussinistes and the Rubénistes. What did each group represent? What artists did these groups follow? What were the fundamental differences between the two groups? Which group do you side with and why?

What were some obstacles that Angelica Kaufman faced as a female artist working in eighteenth century England? Do contemporary women artists face any of the same sort of obstacles?

In 300-500 words give an overview of the Rococo period. In what ways does Fragonard’s The Swing (22.6) exemplify the French Rococo?