1 .		In this chapter, we discuss how artists have long used the canvas not only to capture beauty, but also to convey their political, moral, and social sentiments. Examine this painting, The Shootings of May Third 1808. Painted in 1814 by Spanish artist Fracisco Goya, this painting now hangs in the Prado Museum in Madrid. [http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/goya/goya.shootings-3-5-1808.jpg]. First, write about your initial impressions of the painting. Who is the central figure? How does he stand out? What else is happening in the picture? How does Goya use light and shadow? What emotions, if any, do you feel when viewing the work? What "visual argument" do you think Goya is making through his art? Explain.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.
2 .		Editorial cartoons that reflect the social, economic, intellectual, religious, and political issues of the moment appear daily in newspapers across the country. Visit Daryl Cagle’s editorial cartoon Web site and select a recent cartoon from the home page. Answer the questions below, making sure to cite the name of the cartoonist, as well as the date and newspaper in which it was published. What is happening in the cartoon? Does it tap into any clichés? If so, which ones? What is the "twist"? What message or argument is the cartoonist trying to convey? Can you determine the position and viewpoint of the artist based on the message and meaning of the cartoon? Explain.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.