by: Yoo Na Cho, Bernadette McCrann, Josephine O’Malley
Generally, it was a fulfilling experience for all three of us. Knowing the time period of the painting helped us understand the motives behind the subject matter because we understood the history surrounding the setting of the piece. Some of us knew more of the history behind the piece, since it was created around the Civil War, while the rest of us were more artistically orientated and knew more about the technique and style of the painting. Overall, we enjoyed the experience and were able to gain different perspectives on the painting.
