Main analysis points of the two paintings studied and some key terms

Question 1

Van Gogh - use of Tone

Answer 1

Flat red - closed off room

Question 2

Van Gogh - use of Composition

Answer 2

vocal point is pool table in midleground - elevated viewpoint of room - judgment
lack of people - empty

Question 3

Van Gogh - use of Subject matter

Answer 3

drinks left on empty tables - unattended cafe - lonely environment
lights and time on clock is glowing - night time

Question 4

Van Gogh - use of Media handling

Answer 4

Quick dabs of pain - impasto
energetic/emotive movement - confident approach

Question 5

Van Gogh - use of Texture

Answer 5

Rapid/visible brushstrokes - emotional and honest approach
uneven paint/texture - shows energy and enthusiasm

Question 6

Van Gogh - use of Mood/atmosphere

Answer 6

lonley atmoshpere - tables and people are far apart
large empty floor space - unsociable atmosphere
air/mood of judgment - elevated viewpoint - distant

Question 7

Influences for Van Gogh

Answer 7

impressionism - not hyper realistic - obvious pain marks
Japanese art - contrast color
mental health

Question 8

Ralph Goings - use of Tone

Answer 8

strong reflections - artificial lighting - tone
smooth lines - polished surfaces - photorealistic

Question 9

Ralph Goings - use of Composition

Answer 9

complex/horizontal/busy
line of stools - vocal point of man
same level viewpoint - empathetic

Question 10

Ralph Goings - use of Subject matter

Answer 10

mundane objects become precious through the detail
ordinary furniture given status by positioning

Question 11

Ralph Goings - use of Media handling

Answer 11

Thinly applied paint - smooth polished layers/affect
brushstrokes seemless - photographic
use of everyday objects - 3D

Question 12

Ralph Goings - use of Texture

Answer 12

seemless brush strokes - shiny/smooth texture
even texcture creates highlights and smooth finish - photographic

Question 13

Ralph Goings - use of Mood/atmosphere

Answer 13

lonely isolated atmosphere through blues and silvers
hyperrealsim style is impersonal - distant mood
same level viewpoint - empathetic mood

Question 14

Influences for Going

Answer 14

photorealism/realism - painting is lifelike
Andy Warhol - american culture and everyday objects

Question 15

How to answer question on colour?

Answer 15

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

Question 16

How to answer question on media handling/techniques?

Answer 16

type of style/paint application type

words:
impressionism, photorealism, realistic, impasto

Question 17

How to answer question on composition?

Answer 17

explain things that you see and the reason/impact of why its there

words:
complex, empty, striking, landscape, portrait/vertical, bold, simple, horizontal, minimal

Question 18

How to answer question on shape?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

How to answer question on form?

Answer 19

note the objects and the visible shape or configuration of something - 3D

words:
dramatic, subtle, angular, soft, sharp, complex, simple, smooth, intriguing, obvious

Question 20

How to answer question on scale?

Answer 20

overall physical size of an artwork or objects in the artwork

words:
large, life-size, small, intimate, microscopic, miniature, monumental, massive

Question 21

How to answer question on line?

Answer 21

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

Question 22

how do you answer a question on mood and atmosphere?

Answer 22

the general mood and atmosphere the artwork gives off - emotions

words:
somber, dark, depressing, gloomy, peaceful, unsettling, cheerful, calm, sad, happy

Question 23

name of gohg’s painting

Answer 23

the night cafe

Question 24

name of going’s painting

Answer 24

diner