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    This document provides instructions for analyzing an artwork using the descriptive, analytical, interpretive, and comparative method. It explains the four steps as: 1) Describe the elements of art seen and their importance, 2) Analyze the principles of design used and how they guide the eye, 3) Interpret whether the style is non-objective, expressive, or perceptual and what it aims to communicate, and 4) Judge the artwork by comparing similarities and differences to another work including interpretations. Tips are provided for each step to focus descriptions on specific elements and principles.

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    This document provides instructions for analyzing an artwork using the descriptive, analytical, interpretive, and comparative method. It explains the four steps as: 1) Describe the elements of art seen and their importance, 2) Analyze the principles of design used and how they guide the eye, 3) Interpret whether the style is non-objective, expressive, or perceptual and what it aims to communicate, and 4) Judge the artwork by comparing similarities and differences to another work including interpretations. Tips are provided for each step to focus descriptions on specific elements and principles.

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    This document provides instructions for analyzing an artwork using the descriptive, analytical, interpretive, and comparative method. It explains the four steps as: 1) Describe the elements of art seen and their importance, 2) Analyze the principles of design used and how they guide the eye, 3) Interpret whether the style is non-objective, expressive, or perceptual and what it aims to communicate, and 4) Judge the artwork by comparing similarities and differences to another work including interpretations. Tips are provided for each step to focus descriptions on specific elements and principles.

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    Mid Term Review

    Uploaded by

    JenESmith
    This document provides instructions for analyzing an artwork using the descriptive, analytical, interpretive, and comparative method. It explains the four steps as: 1) Describe the elements of art seen and their importance, 2) Analyze the principles of design used and how they guide the eye, 3) Interpret whether the style is non-objective, expressive, or perceptual and what it aims to communicate, and 4) Judge the artwork by comparing similarities and differences to another work including interpretations. Tips are provided for each step to focus descriptions on specific elements and principles.

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    Art 1: Foundations of Art

    Title:
    Artist:
    Medium:
    Year:

    Step 1: DESCRIBE
    A. What do you see??? Describe what you see in the
    artwork.
    B. Describe the ELEMENTS OF ART!
    1. First MOST IMPORTANT Element of the painting
    2. Second MOST IMPORTANT Element of the painting
    3. Third MOST IMPORTANT Element of the painting

    TIPS FOR DESCRIBING

    When describing Color…


    Refer to it in terms of bright or dull color, complementary colors,
    primary colors, secondary colors, analogous colors, etc. DO NOT
    SAY INTENSE COLOR
    When describing Space…
    Refer to it in terms of deep, shallow, or flat.
    When describing Shape…
    Refer to it in terms of geometric and/or organic
    Basically, BE SPECIFIC!

    Elements of Art
    LINE VALUE
    SHAPE SPACE
    COLOR FORM
    TEXTURE
    Step 2: ANALYZE (the Principles of Design)
    1. First MOST IMPORTANT Principle in the painting
    2. Second MOST IMPORTANT Principle in the painting
    3. Third MOST IMPORTANT Principle in the painting.

    TIPS FOR ANALYZING

    When analyzing ANY Principle of Design…


    Be sure to refer to the Elements of Art!

    Ex. The REPETITION of BRIGHT ORANGE COLOR throughout the


    painting helps the viewer’s eye to move from the bottom left corner,
    through the middle, and finally, to the top of the painting.

    Principles of Design

    CONTRAST
    MOVEMENT
    REPETITION/RHYTHM
    EMPHASIS
    BALANCE
    PATTERN

    Step 3: INTERPRET
    A. Decide whether the painting is NON-OBJECTIVE,
    EXPRESSIVE, OR PERCEPTUAL and explain WHY
    B. Decide what you think the artwork is about. What are
    they trying to communicate or express to us?
    C. How have they communicated this to us through the
    Elements of Art and Principles of Design?
    TIPS FOR INTERPRETING

    Non-Objective art focuses mainly on lines, shapes, and colors. No


    objects can be recognized.

    Expressive art focuses mainly on how something feels. Objects and


    forms can be recognized, but do not look identical to real life.

    Perceptual art focuses on making things look mostly realistic.

    Step 4: JUDGE the painting in comparison to another


    similar painting.
    1. Two similarities (elements or principles)
    2. Two differences (elements or principles)
    3. Compare and contrast the Interpretation (perceptual,
    expressive, non-objective of both)
    4. Your opinion, based on the elements and principles

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