Interpretations are not so much absolutely right, but more or less reasonable, convincing, enlightening, and informative. Interpretations ought to present the work in its best rather than its weakest light.
The meanings of an artwork may be different from its significance to the viewer. Interpretation is ultimately a communal endeavor, and the community is ultimately self- corrective. I come back to it and can see what adjustments are needed. I actually appreciate people stopping and distracting me. I am more able to look at it from their eyes… what they saw at the time they stopped.
Quick Paints are killers and I am rethinking about participating in them. Anyway, thanks for the great post. Thank you for these helpful posts. You are helping me make sense of what I want to create. You are explaining exactly what I need to get my hands to create what I see in my mind. Hi Dan, I love the features you send and think that you are a wonderful teacher.
You have the ability to write, illustrate and explain complex ideas visually. You would make a great college prof—I would sign up in a minute. Please continue your art appreciation features—they contain so many ideas that eventually ferment so that I can translate them into my artwork—watercolor. Your email articles are an amazing source of education for me.
I am an amateur painter and I find your posts always help me move forward. Thank you so much. Very nice and informative. Makes a person think about painting in a different way. I am really enjoying your posts and the book. Thank you. I enjoy following you along this wonderful journey into the art world. So immense and daunting, to say the least, at times, but you help put things straight. Thank you for this excellent article.
Here I am painting in my little art room. Just painting what I see from a photo which I took. Your article opened up a whole new knowledge about art to me. Thank you for your generosity. This was so informative and exciting! I think the ability to better evaluate my own work will help me create more interesting and appealing art. Thanks so much. Thanks for reposting this to newcomers!
Such an interesting analysis exercise to get me thinking more broadly. Thanks so much for the information. Cheers Christine. Very comprehensive. I think im going to memorize those items at the end. Even when you have painted for 50 years if you dont remain cognizant of these thing s forgeting something will get you in a mess. Thank you for this article. I am an intermediate painter, so this will helpfully aid me in going to the next level. Then show a copy with your lines to see if I saw the same things, and what I may have missed.
Your email address will not be published. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Pin 10K. Share By doing this, you will be able to objectively analyze what you are seeing.
Clusters of circular shapes for the plants and flowers; Rigid shapes for the chair; Suggestive lines on the ground to move you around the painting; Lines on the dress to give a sense of form; Varied colors and lines to create the illusion of plants and vines; and Repetitive dashes of color in the clouds and ocean.
Childe Hassam, The Sea, Isaac Levitan, Lake, Russia, How Is Everything Connected? Most paintings seem to be comprised of: Elements which are connected and flow nicely together; and Powerful statements which abruptly stop this flow.
Here are some color-specific questions to ask yourself: What are the main light sources and how have they influenced the colors used? What is the dominant color temperature of the painting? Does it appear to have been painted under a warm, cool or neutral light?
What colors are pushed forward and what colors are held back? For example, maybe the reds and oranges are strong and saturated, whilst the blues and greens are dull and weak. Generous support for educational programs at the Kennedy Center is provided by the U.
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The Elements The elements of formal analysis are building blocks that can be combined to create a larger structure.
The Principles Notice how the following principles integrate the elements of formal analysis and build on one another. Writer Jeremy Glatstein. Introduction to self-assessment strategies involving observation and reflection. Reserve Tickets. The angles of the ship and the rocks on the shore convey a feeling of movement or speed in this stormy harbor scene. The curve of a line can convey energy.
Soft, shallow curves recall the curves of the human body and often have a pleasing, sensual quality and a softening effect on the composition. The edge of the pool in this photograph gently leads the eye to the sculptures on the horizon. Shape and form define objects in space. Forms exist in three dimensions, with height, width, and depth. Download a worksheet that introduces students to the concept of shape. Studies for a Ceiling Decoration , Charles de la Fosse, about Shape has only height and width.
Shape is usually, though not always, defined by line, which can provide its contour. In this image, rectangles and ovals dominate the composition. They describe the architectural details for an illusionist ceiling fresco. Rearing Horse , Adriaen de Vries, — Form has depth as well as width and height. Three-dimensional form is the basis of sculpture, furniture, and decorative arts. Three-dimensional forms can be seen from more than one side, such as this sculpture of a rearing horse.
Geometric shapes and forms include mathematical, named shapes such as squares, rectangles, circles, cubes, spheres, and cones. Geometric shapes and forms are often man-made. However, many natural forms also have geometric shapes. This cabinet is decorated with designs of geometric shapes.
Gold Wreath , Greek, — B. Organic shapes and forms are typically irregular or asymmetrical. Organic shapes are often found in nature, but man-made shapes can also imitate organic forms.
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