Art Question

Everything will be uploaded. —–The purpose of this paper is to analyze the visual elements of one work of art from Modules 1 through 7. This essay assesses the course learning objective to “utilize a formal vocabulary to describe art.”


Directions

  1. Review the & read/watch the materials provided in the . (i will upload)
  2. Pick one artwork from the provided in the .
  3. Write a minimum 250 word visual analysis of the artwork. In your analysis:
    • Include an image of the artwork and it’s information. You may copy this information from the PowerPoint.
    • Please bold or italicize the terms (visual elements or principles of design) you are using within the essay so it is clear to the reader.

Submission

Submit your Formal Analysis Essay as an attachment (.doc or .docx) by clicking the Start Assignment button above.

Please note the following:

Formal Analysis Essay Guidelines

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Purpose

The purpose of this essay is to practice analyzing a work of art by using the formal (visual) vocabulary learned in previous modules. This assignment was designed so that you can apply your knowledge of visual analysis. Begin by describing the visual elements and design principles (how does it look?), the form of the work (what is it?), and then consider the artwork’s subject matter (what does it depict?).

Understanding how to answer each of these questions is important to understanding the entire context of a work of art. The second essay (the Research Essay) will consider the meaning, history, and context of the artwork. You do not have to consider those items here. This is only about the visual elements and the subject matter of the artwork.


Directions

  1. Read the chapters and watch the video on the page.
  2. Define the following terms. You will use these terms in your paper but you do not need to submit the definitions with your paper. The definitions are for your own study purposes.
    • form
    • composition
    • material
    • technique
    • line
    • color
    • texture
    • space
    • mass
    • volume
    • perspective
    • proportion
    • carving
    • casting
    • relief
    • principles of design (make sure you know what they are)
  1. Pick an artwork from You MUST write about one of the artworks included here. If you have any questions about your artwork selection, email your instructor.
  2. Write a minimum 250-word essay describing at least 2 to 3 different visual elements and 2 to 3 principles of design. You can describe more, but make sure to describe each element or principle fully. Please bold or italicize the terms that you use within the body of your essay. Also include a brief description of the subject matter. Remember you do not need to explain the artwork’s history, context, culture, etc. You are only focusing on the way the artwork looks.
  3. Submit the essay prior to the due date (see the course calendar or syllabus). Include a picture of the artwork and the artwork’s information (artist [if known], title, date, culture, time period). You can copy these from the provided PowerPoint slides.

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