First start wit Introduction that talks about background information of art then start describing the painting that I will attach. use 10-15 words that I will write down. Shape and Space- line is also used to describe shape and space…
Consistent and orderly?
Disruptive and random?
Vanishing point
One-point perspective
Two-point perspective
Light and Dark – the negative space may be just as valuable as the positive…
Black marks on white canvas… white is just as important
Gradient/ value
Chiaroscuro
Highlights
Shadows
Color – same rules apply to color as black and white
Think of the color wheel, why did the artist choose THOSE colors?
Complementary
Tint
Shade
Temperature
Other Elements:
Texture
Time specific:
Video
Film
Performance art
Installation art
Recongnizing the Principles of Design
– Repetition and Rhythm
-Balance
-Proportion
-Scale- is relative
– Unity and variety
Medium
-Ideas of oil paint vs. tempera (long time to work with vs. quick drying)
Tony Tasset – Bronze snowman…
Begin your essay by describing the work:
Describe the artwork as detailed as possible which both draws the reader in to what you are writing about AND helps you scrutinize the work
Subject matter, medium, formal elements, and principles of composition in combination will help you write your essay
Please view the jpg attached below with a list of:
“Questions to ask before writing about a work of art”
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