Art analysis and interpretation

Question 1

It starts with a description of an artwork. Here, the viewer focuses on beauty, design qualities, and the value of an artwork.

It requires an understanding of the content by separating the parts of the subject matter.

Answer 1

Art analysis

Question 2

The various elements that constitute the

analysis:

Answer 2

1. The Subject matter
2. How the qualities of the artwork contribute to its appearance, image or function
3. The materials / mediums and the method used
4. Description on the dominant elements, features, and techniques used
5. Your reaction to the artwork

Question 3

It’s what you see that is depicted in the artwork.

It may be a human form where the figures are engaged in an activity, or a combination of texture and color. It may also be a figure made from found objects put together or assembled into a coherent whole.

Answer 3

Subject matter

Question 4

These are what connect subject to their social milieu, and there are many ways of determining this in an artwork.

Answer 4

Theme

Question 5

It’s employed by the viewer after describing and analyzing an artwork.

Here, focus is on the expressive qualities, the meaning, theme, mood or idea communicated by the artist.

Answer 5

Art interpretation

Question 6

The various elements that constitute the interpretation:

Answer 6

1. Overall meaning of the artwork
2. Interpretive Statement: “Can I express what I think the artwork is about in one sentence?”
3. Evidences of the artwork that supports your interpretation
4. What the artwork is intending to communicate
5. The statement/s that the artist is putting forward through the artwork
6. Objects that symbolize a meaning

Question 7

One of the characteristics of contemporary art practices that challenges age-old practices that hinder growth and development to art forms

Answer 7

Changes to accepted tradition and accepted taste

Question 8

One of the characteristics of contemporary art practices that bridges the gap of geography, ethnicity, gender and beliefs

Answer 8

Understanding of a multiplicity of viewpoints

Question 9

One of the characteristics of contemporary art practices that works with existing objects or structures to main balance and harmony

Answer 9

Issues and ideas about the role of objects in space and relationships between objects

Question 10

One of the characteristics of contemporary art practices that transforms simple objects and brings life to them

Answer 10

Use of everyday materials

Question 11

One of the characteristics of contemporary art practices that makes use of available technology in the process of creating an artwork to revolutionize the way artists produce art

Answer 11

Employment of contemporary technology