The Great Wave of Kanagawa

Find a striking work of art from any period up to the Age of Enlightenment (1800). You can choose a painting, a sculpture or architecture. Include the title, artist, date, and museum location of the piece. Using the elements and principles of art, explain how this artwork reflects your culture. Describe the subject and content of this artwork. Analyze the message embedded in this piece.

Give a complete and detailed description of the part.
Define the purpose of the objects/figures.
Describe the relative size and location of objects/shapes.
Describe the use of color and explain how those colors create a mood/tone.
Describes the use of texture (if applicable).
Explain any symbol (people, objects, colors, location can be symbolic).
Consider the characteristics that can be attributed to the time period of your piece.
Does your piece convey a social or political message?
This document must be written in your own words. Do not copy historical or analytical information from other sources. The work must have a length of 2-3 pages (minimum 500 words) and be written in MLA format.