Analysis of La Grande Odalisque 15 Minutes

Question 1

Essay
The painting shown is La Grande Odalisque by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, completed in 1814 C.E. and first exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1819 C.E.
Describe at least two visual characteristics of Ingres’s representation of the female nude.
Using specific visual evidence, explain how La Grande Odalisque demonstrates established traditions in the representation of the female nude.
Using specific visual evidence, explain how La Grande Odalisque demonstrates changes from established traditions in the representation of the female nude.
Using specific contextual evidence, explain why Ingres deviated from established traditions in his representation of the female nude.


La Grande Odalisque by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, completed in 1814 C.E. and first exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1819 C.E.

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