Art Analysis
Art Analysis
Art Analysis
·Critics tend to focus more on modern and contemporary art from cultures close to their own.
·Art historians tend to study works made in cultures that are more distant in time and space.
SUBJECT The subject of visual art can be a person, an object, a theme, or an idea. Though there are
many and varied ways of presenting the subject matter, it is only important to the degree that the artist is
motivated by it.
Objective images, which represent people or objects, look as close as possible to their real-world
counterparts and can be clearly identified. These types of images are also called representational.
FORM It results from using the elements of art, giving them order and meaning through the principles of
organization. When studying a work's form, we are analyzing how the piece was created. More
specifically, we are examing why the artist made certain choices and how those choices interact to form
the artwork's final appearance. Their characteristics, determined by the artist's choice of media and
techniques, can communicate a wide range of complex feelings. All artists must deal with the elements
singularly or in combination, and their organization contributes to the aesthetic success or failure of a
work.
2D ART Two-dimensional art, more commonly referred to as 2D art, is one of the most common
types of art. Despite existing for centuries, there’s still something about 2D art that seems to
capture the imagination. It could be its simplicity or how it can be used to communicate powerful
ideas with ease. Whatever the reason, 2D art is a popular and versatile form of expression.
3D 3D Art is often considered to be a complicated art form. Three-dimensional art, more commonly
referred to as 3D art, refers to any art that is created in three dimensions, rather than two-
dimensional like a drawing. This type of three-dimensional art can be made in many different ways,
including sculptures, paintings, and even photographs
CONTENT -Of the three components of art, content may be the most difficult to identify, because the
audience, without direct communication with the artist, must decipher the artist's thoughts by observing
the work's subject and form.Ideally, the viewer's interpretation is synchronized with the artist's intentions.
However, the viewer's diversity of experiences can affect the communication between artist and viewer.
DESCRIBE The first step in art criticism is description. When we look at a work of art, our minds naturally
take notice of the general information that’s present.
Analysis
Analysis refers to how the elements and principles of art are used in the work. In this step, our minds take
in the lines, values, and colors of the artwork. We also may take notice of the balance, proportion, rhythm,
Interpretation
Often times, we’ll instinctively skip to this step. We look for meaning in everything, so this is perfectly
natural. In this step, we explore the meaning of the art. What is the artist trying to communicate to us?
There are no wrong responses here. The artist may have a meaning that they intended in the work, but
Judgment: Judging a piece of work means giving it rank in relation to other works and of course
considering a very important aspect of the visual arts; its originality.
·Criteria: What criteria do I think are most appropriate for judging the artwork?