Friday, 22 September 2017

How to Analyse...

1. Basic Information
The name of the artist
What country are they from?  (This is important as it puts the work into context)
The name and date of the series that you are interested in.
The name and date of any images you choose from the series to analyse.
Research and explain what the artist’s intentions are.  What concept, message or meaning did the artist want to communicate or explore?

2. Visual Qualities
What do you like about the image?
What is the image of?
What is the main focus?
Can you write about any formal elements?  Line, Colour, Shape, Form, Texture, Pattern, Tone…
How has the artist achieved the meaning/concept or message?
What composition style have they used?  Leading lines, golden section, the rule of thirds…
How have they used the lighting in the image?
If they have used people s can you read any body language or facial expression?

3. Camera Settings (Photography)
What shutter speed do you think they have use?
What ISO do you think they have used?
Discuss the aperture settings used? 
Shallow/long depth of field
Where have they focused?

4. Relate to your own work
This is VERY important so do not leave it out! By answering these questions you will be explaining to the examiner just how you intend to use this investigation work to inspire your own work.
How will you be influenced by this artist?
What techniques, concepts or visual effects are you most inspired by?
How will you take this influence and use it in your work?
 

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