Compare the Works of Jacob Lawrence and Edward Hopper

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Essay

Compare the works of Jacob Lawrence and Edward Hopper. How did each artist respond to his period? What artistic devices did each artist use to create emotion in his work? What was the sociopolitical context each artist addressed? Use examples to support your essay.

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Definitions:

Stages Of Memory

The three primary stages through which information passes to be stored as long-term memory: encoding, storage, and retrieval.

Serial-Position Effect

The tendency of a person to recall the first and last items in a series best, and the middle items worst.

Recall

The ability to retrieve and reproduce information from memory that was previously learned or experienced.

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory involving the ability to remember meanings, understandings, and other concept-based knowledge unrelated to personal experiences.