Written Paper – Visual Analysis
Choose one work of art from an exhibition at a museum or gallery in town (this can be done in person or online). Write a paper on your chosen work of art analyzing the elements and principles of art as well as the themes present in the work. You may choose to include a little background on the artist.
Format: 2-4 pages, 12-point font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins, and a cover sheet.
The emphasis should be on analyzing the formal elements—not interpreting the artwork. Think back to Chapter 1 and how we analyzed each work of art. How the elements and principles of art worked together to help create and convey the artists ideas and themes.
Choosing the piece:
Choose a piece of fine art: drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, installation, video, etc. from the list below.Recommend choosing a piece that is visually complex, as there is more to write about. You must include a clear color image of the piece that you’ve chosen to analyze.
