Writing+A+Formal+Analysis+About+Art

A formal analysis is an analysis of the form the artist produces. The analysis of the work of art analyzing the work of art, which is made up of such things as the Elements of Art line, shape, color and texture. When writing a formal analysis you are deconstructing the artist work in your writing by discussing the four Elements of Art. (Line, shape, color, and texture) (1) A constructed object. (2) Has a stable meaning. (3) That can be ascertained by studying the relationships between the elements of art in the work. A formal analysis will inevitably consist of description and accurate description writing itself requires careful observation of the object and careful use of words. For example: “The pupils eyes are turned upward” is a description, the following revision is an analytical statement, “The pupils eyes are turned upward, suggested a fixed gaze. Style is the revealed form an artist creates form by applying certain techniques in order to embody a particular vision or content. v How are the lines used?(i.e. edge, contour, even, blurred) v What kinds of shapes are used?(i.e. organic, geometric, static, implies) v What kind of texture is used?(i.e. flat, bumpy, shiny) v How is color used?(i.e. blended, calm, dull, shades) v How is space achieved?(i.e. linear perspective, aerial perspective, use of color shape, texture) v How is light handled? v How is the composition balanced?( symmetrical, asymmetrical) v How are unity, variation, repetition, and rhythm achieved? In a landscape: v What is the relationship between nature and human beings?(i.e. at ease, dwarfed, lofty, fearful) v If there is woods i.e. a forest are they threatening? If so why or why not? v If there is a clearing i.e. a glade, valley or beach is it inviting as a refuge or does it seem vulnerable and unprotected? Explain v Do the natural objects in the landscape somehow reflect the emotions of the figures? Why or why not? v Is the landscape highly realistic or impressionistic? v Does the landscape emphasize light, air and space; or does it emphasize volume, color and texture? Explain.
 * HOW TO WRITE A FORMAL ANALYSIS OF ART **
 * WHAT IS A FORMAL ANALYSIS? **
 * Formal analysis assumes a work of art is: **
 * FORMAL ANALYSIS VERSUS DESCRIPTION **
 * STYLE **
 * ANALYSIS OF THE VISUAL ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES IN PAINTING **