Description Applied to Contemporary Art

Question 1

Describing an artwork, especially if it is in the contemporary style, requires

Answer 1

knowledge of art: its scope, principles, and production and understanding of the artist and the factors that affect art-making.

Question 2

there are more than ____ styles and movement styles and leave the other styles to the students who specialize in the study of art history.

Answer 2

100

Question 3

who stated “Play depicts reality in the battle field. It draws contrast between what innocent minds use as source of their entertainment and the real scene in the battle arena.”

Answer 3

Michael Bacod, March 8, 2015.

Question 4

three elements that constitute description of contemporary art

Answer 4

(subject matter)
materials/medium were used
art elements, and principles

Question 5

r is what you see that is depicted in the artwork.

Answer 5

Subject matter

Question 6

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 6

Subject matter

Question 7

is what the artwork is made of. It can also be a combination of objects used in the artwork.

Answer 7

Material

Question 8

refer to the physical qualities of the image.

Answer 8

Art elements and principles

Question 9

The artist uses color, lines, space and other elements to create visual images. These are arranged into an organized manner that observes unity, harmony, rhythm, or other principles of design in a creative way.

Answer 9

Art elements and principles

Question 10

these are questions about

What is the main figure in the artwork?
How is the main figure placed within the artistic frame?
How do the other figures in the artwork relate to the main figure?

Answer 10

The Subject Matter

Question 11

these are questions about

What are the materials or objects used by the artist?
Do these materials bring out the intended effect of the artist?
If the artist chose other materials, do you think the same effect will be achieved? Why and how?

Answer 11

The Materials

Question 12

these are questions about

What are the dominant elements in the artwork?
How are these used in the artwork?
How are line, shape, or volume used within the artistic frame?
How are texture, movements, or space used within the artistic frame?
What are the unifying features in the artistic composition?
Are there any variations among the repeated elements?
How does the art form appeal to the visual sense?

Answer 12

The Art Elements and Principles