In “Deriving Meaning” we learned how art communicates complex ideas and emotions and the ways in which this is achieved, as well as how writings about art enrich our experience of it. Select one artist from the chapter and discuss the meaning that may be derived from one artwork using two of the following philosophical positions: formalist criticism, ideological criticism, psychoanalytic criticism, structuralism, post-structuralism, deconstruction, feminist criticism, or relational aesthetics. How do the philosophical positions impact the meaning of the work? Do they contradict or complement each other?
Essays should be a minimum of 2 full pages in length, typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, free of all spelling and grammatical errors, no plagiarism, Chicago Style formatting with footnotes and bibliography. Be sure that you answer the question asked in its entirety and be sure to proofread your answer