Module 6 - Two Dimensional Art

Activity 1 : : Activity 2 : : Activity 3 : : Activity 4 : : Activity 5

Activity 4: COMPETENCY BUILDER: Analysis of a Painting based on its Elements and Principles

• Medium - What medium has the artist used and what particular qualities does use of the medium impart to the work? (For example, a black and white drawing can impart a very dreamlike quality to the work).
• Line – How has the artist employed the various qualities of line? Are there implied lines and out-lining as well as color edges? What is the effect line has on the artwork's dynamics?
• Shape – What shapes appear in the work? Are they Objective or Non-Objective? How does the artist’s use of form contribute to what the work means?
• Color – How do hue, value, and contrast contribute to the overall palette employed in the work? Does the use of color contribute to the overall mood of the work?
• Repetition – How do rhythm, harmony, and variation appear in the work?
• Balance – What kind of balance has the artist used, and how has the artist achieved balance with line, form, and color?
• Focal Area – What parts of the work draw your attention, and how is your eye drawn from one part of the work to another?
• Space – In what ways has the artist attempted to create a sense of depth in the work, if at all? How do the factors of linear and aerial perspective contribute to the work’s sense of space?
• Reaction – How do the previous elements combine to create a reaction in you? In other words, what draws your attention? What is the emotional response to the work, and what causes your response?

• Understanding the Elements and Principles of Art