John Byrne

Question 1

Scale

Answer 1

1) 137cm x 91cm - large scale frame- impact on viewer.
2) Self-portrait - dominates full frame- attention from viewer.

Question 2

Media handling/ techniques

Answer 2

1) Clouds- smoothed and smudged- realistic
2) Oil paint- smooth and blended- realism

Question 3

Pattern

Answer 3

1) Floral detail- decorative pattern- competes for attention.
2) Paint palette- blobs of oil paint- irregular pattern

Question 4

Mood and Atmosphere

Answer 4

1) Background- cloudy sky- creates calm scene
2) The sitter- directional lighting from the right- relaxed atmosphere and emphasis of features

Question 5

Subject Matter

Answer 5

1) ‘Flowered Jacket’- clothing being worn- represents 1970s
2) Artist- self portrait- represents his life

Question 6

Composition and Arrangement

Answer 6

1) Byrnes full figure- in centre- main focal point
2) Triangular composition- dominates full canvas- strong stable emphasis on Byrne and painting.

Question 7

Shape/Form

Answer 7

1) Elongated facial features- highlighted through contrast and lighting- long angular facial features
2) Black jacket- flat, black shape- silhouette against sky

Question 8

Colour

Answer 8

1) Red- paint palette and brush- vibrant and contrasts with cool blues
2) Bold black- hair and jacket- saturated with colour which draws attention

Question 9

Tone

Answer 9

1) Dramatic lighting- face and hand- cool luminous skin tone
2) Jacket- flat, dark tone- contrast with background and pale skin tone

Question 10

Style

Answer 10

1) Illustrative technique- small brushstrokes- shows detail and realism,
2) Contemporary style- retro style- represents contemporary era

Question 11

Line

Answer 11

1) Lines on box- thin and inconsistent- chalked graffiti
2) Lines on hair- fluid and wavy- detail of curly hair

Question 12

Texture

Answer 12

1) Brushstrokes- Jacket details, floral/buttons- accuracy of application/realism
2)Long smooth brushstrokes- on jeans- realistic folds in fabric