A single image of fashionable dress will serve as the basis for an exploration and analysis of both historical style and the image itself. Each five-page paper will address somewhat different topics depending on the particular image, but for the most part will consider cultural context, designer, artist, model, materiality, etc. The image both guides and focuses the paper: a successful paper consistently analyzes the period and each category through the original image. Due dates are staggered throughout the semester; each component is graded separately (late work and plagiarism policies in effect for each part). The focus image for your work must be negotiated with and approved by your Recitation instructor.