Last Assignment
Presentation Title Student name Columbia Southern University Date
Presentation Title
Introduction -Description of why this theme interests you and what you plan to learn
Presentation Title
Introduction -Brief explanations of the theme and its elements using supporting facts.
1. Title of artwork Artist’s name Year created Media
Artwork image
Citation
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1. Artwork Title
Visual Elements:
Line: Describe what kind of lines are in the artwork (vertical, horizontal, diagonal, thick, thin, etc.). What do the lines do? Do they lead your eye to something?
Shape: Describe what kind of shapes are in the artwork and where they appear. Are there circular shapes in clouds, rectangular shapes in buildings?
Light: Where is the light coming from? What is it highlighting?
Color: What colors are used? Are the colors bright, tints, muted? Are they different shades of one hue?
Texture: Is there a pattern on some area in the artwork? Is there a paint texture such as impasto?
Mass: Is the artwork heavier in one area?
Time: Is there anything in the artwork that gives the sense of time? Is it a daytime or nighttime scene?
Motion: Is motion depicted? Are people walking, running, floating, or climbing toward something?
1. Artwork Title
Design Principles:
Unity: what elements work together to make a harmonious whole?
Variety: What creates diversity?
Balance: Is it symmetrical or asymmetrical?
Emphasis: What is the focal point?
Directional forces: What are the paths for the eye to follow?
Contrast: Where do you see contrasting elements in the artwork?
Repetition & rhythm: Is an element repeated?
Scale & proportion: Are the objects in proportion to each other?
1. Artwork Title
Explanation of background using facts
2. Title of artwork Artist’s name Year created Media
Artwork image
Citation
Include citation
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2. Artwork Title
Visual Elements:
Line: Describe what kind of lines are in the artwork (vertical, horizontal, diagonal, thick, thin, etc.). What do the lines do? Do they lead your eye to something?
Shape: Describe what kind of shapes are in the artwork and where they appear. Are there circular shapes in clouds, rectangular shapes in buildings?
Light: Where is the light coming from? What is it highlighting?
Color: What colors are used? Are the colors bright, tints, muted? Are they different shades of one hue?
Texture: Is there a pattern on some area in the artwork? Is there a paint texture such as impasto?
Mass: Is the artwork heavier in one area?
Time: Is there anything in the artwork that gives the sense of time? Is it a daytime or nighttime scene?
Motion: Is motion depicted? Are people walking, running, floating, or climbing toward something?
2. Artwork Title
Design Principles:
Unity: what elements work together to make a harmonious whole?
Variety: What creates diversity?
Balance: Is it symmetrical or asymmetrical?
Emphasis: What is the focal point?
Directional forces: What are the paths for the eye to follow?
Contrast: Where do you see contrasting elements in the artwork?
Repetition & rhythm: Is an element repeated?
Scale & proportion: Are the objects in proportion to each other?
2. Artwork Title
Explanation of background using facts
3. Title of artwork Artist’s name Year created Media
Artwork image
Citation
Include citation
12
3. Artwork Title
Visual Elements:
Line: Describe what kind of lines are in the artwork (vertical, horizontal, diagonal, thick, thin, etc.). What do the lines do? Do they lead your eye to something?
Shape: Describe what kind of shapes are in the artwork and where they appear. Are there circular shapes in clouds, rectangular shapes in buildings?
Light: Where is the light coming from? What is it highlighting?
Color: What colors are used? Are the colors bright, tints, muted? Are they different shades of one hue?
Texture: Is there a pattern on some area in the artwork? Is there a paint texture such as impasto?
Mass: Is the artwork heavier in one area?
Time: Is there anything in the artwork that gives the sense of time? Is it a daytime or nighttime scene?
Motion: Is motion depicted? Are people walking, running, floating, or climbing toward something?
3. Artwork Title
Design Principles:
Unity: what elements work together to make a harmonious whole?
Variety: What creates diversity?
Balance: Is it symmetrical or asymmetrical?
Emphasis: What is the focal point?
Directional forces: What are the paths for the eye to follow?
Contrast: Where do you see contrasting elements in the artwork?
Repetition & rhythm: Is an element repeated?
Scale & proportion: Are the objects in proportion to each other?
3. Artwork Title
Explanation of background using facts
4. Title of artwork Artist’s name Year created Media
Artwork image
Citation
Include citation
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4. Artwork Title
Visual Elements:
Line: Describe what kind of lines are in the artwork (vertical, horizontal, diagonal, thick, thin, etc.). What do the lines do? Do they lead your eye to something?
Shape: Describe what kind of shapes are in the artwork and where they appear. Are there circular shapes in clouds, rectangular shapes in buildings?
Light: Where is the light coming from? What is it highlighting?
Color: What colors are used? Are the colors bright, tints, muted? Are they different shades of one hue?
Texture: Is there a pattern on some area in the artwork? Is there a paint texture such as impasto?
Mass: Is the artwork heavier in one area?
Time: Is there anything in the artwork that gives the sense of time? Is it a daytime or nighttime scene?
Motion: Is motion depicted? Are people walking, running, floating, or climbing toward something?
4. Artwork Title
Design Principles:
Unity: what elements work together to make a harmonious whole?
Variety: What creates diversity?
Balance: Is it symmetrical or asymmetrical?
Emphasis: What is the focal point?
Directional forces: What are the paths for the eye to follow?
Contrast: Where do you see contrasting elements in the artwork?
Repetition & rhythm: Is an element repeated?
Scale & proportion: Are the objects in proportion to each other?
4. Artwork Title
Explanation of background using facts
5. Title of artwork Artist’s name Year created Media
Artwork image
Citation
Include citation
20
5. Artwork Title
Visual Elements:
Line: Describe what kind of lines are in the artwork (vertical, horizontal, diagonal, thick, thin, etc.). What do the lines do? Do they lead your eye to something?
Shape: Describe what kind of shapes are in the artwork and where they appear. Are there circular shapes in clouds, rectangular shapes in buildings?
Light: Where is the light coming from? What is it highlighting?
Color: What colors are used? Are the colors bright, tints, muted? Are they different shades of one hue?
Texture: Is there a pattern on some area in the artwork? Is there a paint texture such as impasto?
Mass: Is the artwork heavier in one area?
Time: Is there anything in the artwork that gives the sense of time? Is it a daytime or nighttime scene?
Motion: Is motion depicted? Are people walking, running, floating, or climbing toward something?
5. Artwork Title
Design Principles:
Unity: what elements work together to make a harmonious whole?
Variety: What creates diversity?
Balance: Is it symmetrical or asymmetrical?
Emphasis: What is the focal point?
Directional forces: What are the paths for the eye to follow?
Contrast: Where do you see contrasting elements in the artwork?
Repetition & rhythm: Is an element repeated?
Scale & proportion: Are the objects in proportion to each other?
5. Artwork Title
Explanation of background using facts
Formal Art Criticism Theories
Describe the theory
Tell why you feel this artwork is best categorized and understood using this theory
Tell how the theory explains one of your gallery artworks
Contextual Art Criticism Theory
Describe the theory
Tell why you feel this artwork is best categorized and understood using this theory
Tell how the theory explains one of your gallery artworks
Expressive Art Criticism Theories
Describe the theory
Tell why you feel this artwork is best categorized and understood using this theory
Tell how the theory explains one of your gallery artworks
Comprehensive Statement
Describe what you learned about the role of art in society
Tell what you learned about Art Criticism theories
Comprehensive Statement
Summarize your theme and describe what you have learned during your research.
Comprehensive Statement
Tell what you learned about art in general
Summarize and conclude your presentation
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