This photo gallery features a few key photos used in the website, and can help provide context to the world of colonial America. When looking at visual art such as paintings and woodcuts, here are some key steps to help decode the piece. First, describe the artwork: what do you see? Second, relate the piece to things you know: what looks familiar? Third, analyze the piece with artful technique: what color was used the most? What type of lines were used? The fourth step is to interpret the work: what do you think the message is? Lastly, evaluate the piece: what makes this a good work of art or not?
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Primary Source Analysis Aids
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