Assignment: Art Analysis
Directions:
1. Reserve a work by signing up for an artwork to analyze here: Artwork Sign-Up List
2. Use good research techniques by following these instructions: Instructions for Obtaining Good Academic Sources
3. Provide evidence and create citations for your quotes.
1. Description - Fully describe the artwork
a. List the iconographic elements
b. List the narrative elements
i. Subjects/Figures/Content
c. Art Production
1. Materials and Art Making
2. Techniques - Communication through handling the material
d. Period/Style
2. Formal Analysis
a. Consider the following as a reminder:
i. Consider the Elements of Art, what elements are prominent in the composition?
ii. Consider the Principles of Design, what design concept(s) are prominent in the composition?
iii. How does the composition work and how does it move the audience through the work
iv. What is the viewing order or hierarchy
3. Iconography - do an iconographic analysis
a. What role and meaning is found in the subjects and objects of the artwork?
4. Comparison and Contrast
a. One prior work that was a predecessor - select one of the following concepts that works the best to select a work
i. That the work rebels agains
ii. That the work responds to
iii. That the work evolves out of
iv. That the work was impacted by
5. Theory/Criticism: Research Context and Conventions Impacting the Artwork
a. How does the work fit the conventions for the period/style?
b. Does it differ from the normal conventions?
c. What is the context for the work?
d. How do these factors impact the appearance and communication of the work
e. Describe how this work shows change from contemporary or previous artists, works, or periods, movements, or styles.
6. Interpretation: Use the responses for questions 1-5 to formulate an interpretation of the work.
a. Communicate the meaning or an interpretation of the work and support your argument with facts/evidence
7. Did you like the work? Why or why not?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.