What societal role did the work(s) play and how do they reflect the culture or art historical period from which they come?

Art history

Below is a list of 10 works of art. For each work of art, write a full paragraph (minimum 4-5 sentences) highlighting the significance of each work of art.

1) Caravaggio, Calling of St. Matthew
2) Jan Vermeer, Allegory of the Art of Painting
3) Rembrandt, The Night Watch
4) Bernini, Ecstasy of St. Teresa
5) Goya, The Third of May 1808
6) Gentileschi, Judith and Holofernes
7) David, Death of Marat
8) Van Ruisdael, View of Haarlem
9) Turner, Slave Ship
10) Gericault, The Raft of the Medusa

When writing your paragraphs, make sure to think about the art historical period of each work of art. Think about more than just HOW the work is made but consider the much larger and more interesting question of PURPOSE. What societal role did the work(s) play and how do they reflect the culture or art historical period from which they come?