Doryphoros (Spear Bearer)
When writing an essay about the cultural context (significance) of a piece, you should address the following points: Identify the name of the piece, the period, and the artist and/or patron, if known Discuss key figures that are associated with the piece Explain how this piece reflects its cultural, social, historical or political context Examine how this piece represents the cultural values of its society Define and apply relevant Art History terminology to this piece You’ll identify all known elements, including any patrons, influences, stories (who is the god, if one, etc.) Why is it important to art history? How does the work reflect its cultural, social, historical, or political significance? What does it tell us about the culture that produced it? What function did it serve in its society, and how does it help us to understand the period in which it was made?
