Competency In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competency: Support greater cultural understanding by examining historical and cultural contextsScenario You work for CON

Item name:

Link to the item on ARTSTOR or Grove Art Online:

Item Description:

(Include the country of origin, date of creation, and artist, if applicable.)

How is history reflected in the artifact being shown?

• What aspects demonstrate influence from making historical choices?

What aspects of the item reflect cultural meaning?

• Are there certain expectations that originate in cultural values?

• Have certain aspects from other cultures been adopted into this culture? Why or why not?

How was the artifact originally meant to be used or viewed?

• What did the creator of the artifact originally intend this item to mean culturally?

Is there is a functional aspect or use to this item?

• How does the use relate to its form?

How do you interpret the artifact?

• What does it mean to you, given your own culture and values?