Museum Paper on Snake Goddess from Palace of Knossos

For your Museum Paper, I would like you to visit an art museum, either in person or virtually online, and find
ONE piece of artwork from any of the time periods and cultures we’ve studied in class that catches your
attention. You may choose a painting or sculpture. Your work will be scored according to whether or not you have adhered to the following specifications:
Image of the artwork (including captions/image info (Title, artist, date, culture))
Bibliography with at least 3 entries
Citing each bibliographical reference in body of paper at least once
Essay includes a thesis statement/argument as well adhering to the criteria outlined below*
This paper should be written on your own reflection. Limit the amount of historical or analytical information from other sources (this includes what is posted in your art gallery/museum and from our textbook). The introduction
should state the characteristics of the time period represented by your piece as well as a thesis statement. And please include how you felt experience in your conclusion.
*Essay (Body of the Paper) Grading Criteria:
Introduction and conclusion
Addressing the image you discuss in your essay in a meaningful/topical way
Include the piece’s title, artist (if known), date, and museum location in the essay
Give a thorough and detailed description of the piece
Define the purpose of the objects/figures featured in the piece
Describe the relative size and placement of objects/figures
Discuss the characteristics that can be attributed to the time period/culture
Explain any symbols (people, objects, colors, placement can be symbolic)
Does your piece convey a social, religious, or political message?
Providing evidence or examples in an effort to prove or test your thesis/argument