unseen prompts Flashcards
subject matter
what is in the painting? what does this add?
is there any symbolism?
is it a random collection of objects/intentional?
underlying theme?
natural/man-made?
composition
compositional shape
placement
viewpoint
focal point
pose
perspective
pose
what does the posture say about the personality?
standing/sitting/lying down?
what does the body language communicate?
perspective
is the illusion of depth/distance? how?
do closer things look bigger?
are there differing scales?
one point/two point perspective?
is there a vanishing point?
is perspective created by visual elements?
media handling
What type of material has been used?
How has it been used?
What are the quailities of this media?
Do you know the name of the technique that has been used?
How long does it look like it will have taken?
Why has the artist selected this media for this subject matter?
name some types of brushstrokes
blended, visible, painterly, expressive, energetic, directional
mood and atmosphere
How do I immediately feel when I first look at the piece?
Are there any colours in the piece which are associated with specific emotions?
If the painting includes humans, what emotion does their expression convey?
If the painting only has objects or is a landscape, what human emotions can be reflected by the look of the objects?
If there are humans in the piece, what is their body language like?
Is there a strong emotional message in the setting or location or background?
Does the lighting in the painting give off a certain mood?
style
Are there any shapes used in the artwork to convey a certain style?
Does the colour palette used in the artwork convey a certain style?
How does the subject matter show the style of the painting?
Does the composition convey a certain style?
Have the materials been applied in a way which shows you the style of artwork?
what are some words that could be used for style
painterly, realistic, graphic, expressive, experimental, geometric, and abstract
