Analyze the artist’s use of the following formal elements. (You may not need to make lengthy notes on all of these; focus on those elements that seem most relevant.)
LINE (outline/contour, expressivity, direction and movement, implied line)
FORM (shape/mass, implied form, figure vs. ground, positive vs. negative shapes)
TONE/VALUES (grey scale, lighting, contrast, chiaroscuro)
COLOUR (hue, value, intensity/saturation, colour harmonies, restricted vs. open palette, emotionality)
TEXTURE and PATTERN (actual vs. simulated textures, visual texture, repeating patterns)
SPACE (implied space, linear perspective, atmospheric perspective, etc.)
TIME and MOTION (implied motion, narrative sequencing)
UNITY and VARIETY (visual weight, symmetrical or asymmetrical balance)
EMPHASIS and SUBORDINATION (where is your attention directed? how? why?)
portion/ratios, bodily proportions)
RHYTHM (repetition and variation of visual elements)
