Main analysis points of the two paintings studied and some key terms Flashcards
Van Gogh - use of Tone
Flat red - closed off room
Van Gogh - use of Composition
vocal point is pool table in midleground - elevated viewpoint of room - judgment
lack of people - empty
Van Gogh - use of Subject matter
drinks left on empty tables - unattended cafe - lonely environment
lights and time on clock is glowing - night time
Van Gogh - use of Media handling
Quick dabs of pain - impasto
energetic/emotive movement - confident approach
Van Gogh - use of Texture
Rapid/visible brushstrokes - emotional and honest approach
uneven paint/texture - shows energy and enthusiasm
Van Gogh - use of Mood/atmosphere
lonley atmoshpere - tables and people are far apart
large empty floor space - unsociable atmosphere
air/mood of judgment - elevated viewpoint - distant
Influences for Van Gogh
impressionism - not hyper realistic - obvious pain marks
Japanese art - contrast color
mental health
Ralph Goings - use of Tone
strong reflections - artificial lighting - tone
smooth lines - polished surfaces - photorealistic
Ralph Goings - use of Composition
complex/horizontal/busy
line of stools - vocal point of man
same level viewpoint - empathetic
Ralph Goings - use of Subject matter
mundane objects become precious through the detail
ordinary furniture given status by positioning
Ralph Goings - use of Media handling
Thinly applied paint - smooth polished layers/affect
brushstrokes seemless - photographic
use of everyday objects - 3D
Ralph Goings - use of Texture
seemless brush strokes - shiny/smooth texture
even texcture creates highlights and smooth finish - photographic
Ralph Goings - use of Mood/atmosphere
lonely isolated atmosphere through blues and silvers
hyperrealsim style is impersonal - distant mood
same level viewpoint - empathetic mood
Influences for Going
photorealism/realism - painting is lifelike
Andy Warhol - american culture and everyday objects
How to answer question on colour?
explain the colours used/why and what does this do
words:
contrasting, harmonious, warm/cold, subtle, bold, vivid, light, complicated, somber, dark, dull, simple, blended
How to answer question on media handling/techniques?
type of style/paint application type
words:
impressionism, photorealism, realistic, impasto
How to answer question on composition?
explain things that you see and the reason/impact of why its there
words:
complex, empty, striking, landscape, portrait/vertical, bold, simple, horizontal, minimal
How to answer question on shape?
note the the external form or outlines of stuff e.g, its 3D or it has shadow
words:
exaggerated, thin, irregular, sharp, long, rounded, silhouette, symetrical
How to answer question on form?
note the objects and the visible shape or configuration of something - 3D
words:
dramatic, subtle, angular, soft, sharp, complex, simple, smooth, intriguing, obvious
How to answer question on scale?
overall physical size of an artwork or objects in the artwork
words:
large, life-size, small, intimate, microscopic, miniature, monumental, massive
How to answer question on line?
mention stuff like the direction of the line-work and the form it has, for examples curves
words:
straight, curvy, thin, thick, wavy, broken, bold, elegant, subtle, continuous, fine, vertical/horizontal
how do you answer a question on mood and atmosphere?
the general mood and atmosphere the artwork gives off - emotions
words:
somber, dark, depressing, gloomy, peaceful, unsettling, cheerful, calm, sad, happy
name of gohg’s painting
the night cafe
name of going’s painting
diner
