A critical analysis of the scholarly article, “Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?” by the art historian Linda Nochlin
make an argument about the scholarly article. First, you must identify and explain the argument the article advances, and then you will provide your own argument about that argument, commenting on its construction, validity, contemporary relevance, etc.
Begin by reading the article carefully. Before you start writing, it is essential that you understand the key points of the text. You may well need to read it two times before you even begin to organize your thoughts. During your initial readings of the article, consider the following:
• What is the article’s thesis? What is she arguing for or against?
• What is the author’s motivation for writing the article? What does it add to our understanding of its subject that previous studies did not?