Writing style
Some things to think about as you read:
-What is the lens that the author is looking through? What is the academic field? How is the
field reflected in the writing style?
-What methodologies are used for gathering information?
-What historical or conceptual framework does the author use to provide context for their study
of a contemporary art scene?
-What are the standout points in the author’s argument about the art scene?
-Look at the author’s bibliography at the end of their essay. Are there sources that are
interesting? Are there sources relevant to your own research?
-What do you find useful in reading these essays?
-What are the spatial barriers that Morgner is discussing?
-How is the term “makeshift” useful for Sooudi?
-How is the art scene adapted to the specific context of the city?
-What becomes visible through these studies?
