Discussion: "Tchaikovsky and Women in Art"

Please respond to the following, using sources under the Explore heading as the basis of your response:

Select one composition by Tchaikovsky that you enjoy. Describe the music and subject matter of that work and explain why you enjoy it. Explain the key reasons you believe that compositions by Tchaikovsky continue to be popular with contemporary orchestras and audiences.

Select two paintings depicting females by both a male artist and female artist named within the Explore section. Compare and contrast these two depictions of women, and comment on any general tendencies that you detect among artists of that era.