Contextual Analysis: Examine the social, political, and cultural context of the artwork. For example, consider how Haring's involvement in New York's street art scene, the rise of HIV/AIDS awareness, or other pertinent historical events may have influenced this piece.

Research & Citations: Your paper must include at least 2 scholarly sources that provide background on Haring's work, the cultural context of the 1980s, art historical interpretations of his style, or related topics.

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• Artist biography
  • Encyclopedia, retrospective catalog
• Movement history or overview
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• Contemporaneous accounts
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• Social, political, cultural environment
  • Scholarly article, encyclopedia, newspapers, retrospectives
• Historical perspective
  • Scholarly articles, obituaries, books
• Scholarly analysis
  • Scholarly articles, books

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