Describe and discuss any three of the following art elements in the piece—describe specifically where they are in the piece and how they help create or emphasize the mood or idea. (Use the questions as prompts; feel free to add other observations.

Lawrence,barbershop

Write a 1- to 2-page paper:
Give the name of the artist, title and date of artwork.
1. Briefly describe what you see in the artwork (no analysis/interpretation at this point; just description).
2. Identify the mood or idea the artwork expresses.
3. Describe and discuss any three of the following art elements in the piece—describe specifically where they are in the piece and how they help create or emphasize the mood or idea. (Use the questions as prompts; feel free to add other observations.):
o Line: Describe the major lines.
▪ Are they outlines? Implied lines?
▪ What is the line quality of each major line (thick, thin, or varied; curved or straight; graceful or jagged; etc.)?
▪ What directions do they go (horizontal, vertical, diagonal, etc.)?
o Shape: Can you identify simplified geometric shapes (such as circles, triangles, etc.) within the images or negative space or shadowed areas in the piece? Are there many small shapes, few larger shapes, etc.?
o Space: Is there an illusion of real space or distance in the piece? If so, did the artist use linear perspective, atmospheric perspective, foreshortening? (describe/explain)
o Color and/or Contrast:
▪ Are there colors, or is the piece monochromatic (one color, or black/white/grey)?
▪ If in color, describe the major colors used. Did the artist use complementary colors? analogous colors?
▪ Is there strong, or low, contrast in value/key (light vs. dark), or in intensity (bright vs. dull) within the piece?
4. Describe and discuss any two of the following principles of design in the piece: where they are and how they help create or emphasize mood or idea. (Use the questions as prompts; add other observations.)
o Balance: Is the piece visually in balance? What kind of balance (symmetry, asymmetry, radial)?
o Focal Point: Is there a clear focal point? Identify it. How do any art elements (listed above in #3) help lead the eye to it?
o Scale/Proportion: Do the relative sizes of figures or objects in the piece appear “normal” ? Is there any exaggeration or distortion?
o Repetition/Rhythm: Are similar shapes or other art elements repeated in this piece?
Describe.
Remember to explain HOW each element or principle you identified contributes to creating or communicating mood or idea in the piece.
Use specific vocabulary and terminology learned in Module 2 in your discussion.
● Please do not just throw the terms around; use them correctly to explain the choices the artist made in using them to impact or create mood, emphasis, etc.
● For example: in discussing the artist’s use of color, correctly use terms like complementary, analogous, warm/cool color schemes, hue, value, intensity, etc.
Note: Sometimes it’s helpful to imagine how the mood or impact of an artwork would be different if just one of the art elements were different. For example:
● If there are smooth, gently curving, flowing lines, imagine how it would look and “feel” if the lines were jagged, rough, spiky, etc.?
● Or, if the color scheme is mostly yellows, oranges, and reds, imagine the “feel” of the piece if nothing else was changed, but the colors were blues and greens instead?
● This exercise can help you identify the specific ways each art element contributes to the overall impact of the piece.

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