Starting the Essay:
1. Click on this link for pre-selected images from SPC's Online Library database, ArtStor. You may need to disable popup blockers to see the ArtStor viewer with all of the images. Alternatively, you can view the images as a PowerPoint or PDF, but ArtStor’s viewer offers greater ability to focus on the subject.
2. If necessary, log in with your Borrower ID (Student Number) and PIN (last four digits of your SSN or 9999 if international student);
3. Note: To access the images, you may need to click on “allow popups” in your browser and then reload the page for the photos to show. In ArtStor, you can zoom in and zoom out on the photos, seeing components of the photo not easily seen from afar. See these icons to zoom:
Also, be sure to read the long version of the caption by clicking on 
4. Select an image about which you think you can perform an effective analysis and compose 500-700 words. Don't worry if you are not sure how to perform an analysis. You will learn more through these assignment guidelines and through the course modules!
5. To download the image, you will need to register for free in ArtStor.
Note: if you wish to discuss an image, not found among the pre-selected choices but otherwise found in the ArtStor database, then ask your instructor for approval. Your instructor may also consider the option of visiting a museum for this assignment. Please ask for clarification.
