Roman, Marble statue of an old Woman, 14-68 AD You will be discussing the form, or visual characteristics of the work, instead of its content, i.e., the subject matter, what the work is about. Ask yourself- how does the artist choose to represent their subject? Do these choices affect the overall mood or atmosphere of the composition? Do not answer these questions in list form, the essay should be organized like a formal paper with clear paragraphs.
