Read the question carefully. You can receive full credit only by directly answering all

Read the question carefully. You can receive full credit only by directly answering all aspects of the question. You must answer the question in essay form. An outline or bulleted list is not acceptable. (Note: This exam uses the chronological designations B.C.E. (before the common era) and C.E. (common era). These designations correspond to B.C. (before Christ) and A.D. (anno Domini), which are used in some art history resources.)

The work shown is Käthe Kollwitz’ The Mothers (Die Mütter), which was created c. 1922.

Describe at least two visual characteristics of the The Mothers.

Using specific visual evidence, explain at least two ways that Kollwitz expresses a sense of anguish in her work.

Using specific visual or contextual evidence, explain how The Mothers demonstrates continuity with other works of early twentieth-century Modernist art.

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Pay close attention to the question. Only by directly answering all components of the question will you gain full credit. You must respond to the question in the form of an essay. It is not permissible to use an outline or a bulleted list. (Note: This exam utilizes the dates B.C.E. (before the common era) and C.E. (before the common era) (common era). These letters correlate to the terms B.C. (before Christ) and A.D. (anno Domini), which are used in some art history books.)

The work shown is Käthe Kollwitz’ The Mothers (Die Mütter), which was created c. 1922.

Describe at least two visual characteristics of the The Mothers.

Using specific visual evidence, explain at least two ways that Kollwitz expresses a sense of anguish in her work.

Using specific visual or contextual evidence, explain how The Mothers demonstrates continuity