ARTEMISIA GENTILESCHI

Week 4 – Reading Response: Artemisia Gentileschi Instructions: Building on the skill sets gained from Reading Response 1, you will now compose an essay addressing the same concepts and questions. Your essay will need to be formatted with an Introduction Paragraph, Body Paragraphs, and a Conclusion Paragraph. Use the outline below and questions from Reading Response 1 as a guide.

1. What is the main purpose of this article? Is there a clear thesis statement? If so, cite it in quotations and include a CMS footnote.

2. What type of evidence and research does the author use to support his/her argument and claims?

3. Is the argument convincing? Why/why not

4. What were the strengths of the article? What were the weaknesses of the article?

5. Were there any assumptions or implications present in the reading?

5. What was the author(s)’ intent, attitude, tone? Did the author seem bias?

6. How does the article align with this week’s class content? What connections can be made? Is the information in the article supported by the information in the textbook? Are there any discrepancies?

Introduction- In this first paragraph, identify the main purpose/argument and provide a general overview of the topics you will be discussing in your paper. (Use questions 1 and 2 as a guide)

Body Paragraphs- In the body paragraphs, identify the types of research and evidence the author uses to support his main argument. You do not need to summarize the entire article, instead focus on aspects of the article that is directly related to the argument. In these paragraphs, also evaluate the strength of the argument and article as a whole. (Use questions 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 as a guide)

Conclusion Paragraph- Re-state your main observations and also make general connections to the class content (textbook, weekly presentations, discussions, etc.) (Use question 8 as a guide)

READ: Garrard, Mary, “Artemisia Gentileschi’s Self Portrait as Allegory of Painting,” Art Bulletin, Vol. 62, No. 1 (Mar. 1980): 97-112. (PDF attached)

Requirements: Citation style: The paper must be written in correct Chicago Manual of Style (CMS). See the Liberal Arts Writing Guide for help. All ideas/concepts and specific quotes must include citations. Note: this includes not only the specific assigned readings but also ideas/concepts and specific quotes that originate in the assigned textbook, lectures/presentations, and/or other outside resources.

Essay style: paper must be written in complete Standard English sentences.

Length: approximately 2 to 3 pages of text.