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07050 Topic: Art

Number of Pages: 3 (Double Spaced)

Number of sources: 3

Writing Style: APA

Type of document: Essay

Academic Level:High School

Category: Art

Language Style: English (U.S.)

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Transcript: Art Analysis PaperThis video is preparing you for one of your major grades this semester: an ar t analysis paper.Everything is under this week's content already that you need, and I'm giving you ample time to prepare for this. In this week's video, we're going through a step-by-step process of how to write this paper, and also how to encounter art more fully in general. The goal of a formal analysis is to explain the formal elements of a work of art, but also to consider the background and content of said work. In your paper, you'll be both interpreting a work of art and considering the formal elements. The frst step is a pretty obvious one. There's a topic list posted under the Analysis folder, labeled step 1. You'll choose one of these to write about. Also consider,do you want to write positive criticism or negative? Either is acceptable, and sometimes it's more fun to discuss why you dislike an artwork and why you think the worth of it is invalid. So once you've chosen your piece from the list, it's time to get started. This is all the information you'll need for your introduction. You ABSOLUTELY need to state the title, artist, date/period, and medium of the piece. This is also a good place to start discussing the artist or people who made the piece. If it's a work from an older period, you may not have an artist to discuss. That's fne. Instead you'll cover the people who made or commissioned the piece. You're giving it context. Art is never made in a vacuum. It's made in reaction to the world and values around it. This is also why it is important to consider why it was made, and who for. Was it created for a funeral? Was it commissioned by a cardinal or king? Is it meant to delight or intimidate? These are important questions to be able to answer. The example I chose to walk us through this process is Apollo and Daphne. I just gave you the title. Now I'll offer the rest of the basic information: It was created by Bernini, made between 1622-1625 out of marble. It stands 96 inches tall. Notice how I italicized the title of the piece? Unless it's a building, all work titles should be italicized. Always. I'm also going into a bit of Bernini's life here, talking about when he worked, where he was from, and why he made this piece. This piece was commissioned by the Cardinal Borghese of the Vatican during the Barque period. Think this is strange for a catholic cardinal to have a Greek myth in his home? The reasoning behind it can be found with this quote: “Those who love to pursue feeting forms of pleasure, in the end fnd only leaves and bitter berries in their hands.” The sculpture depicts the Greek myth of Apollo, the god of light, and Daphne, a wood nymph. Apollo fell in love with Daphne due to Cupid's arrow, and would not listen to her deny him. As he pursued her, she called to her father (a river god) for help, and to spare her the love of Apollo, she was turned into a laurel tree. This sculptor depicts the climax of that myth. This is the type of context you should be including in your paper, or any time you decide to truly consider a work of art. We live in the age of smartphones and Google at our fngertips. You can research a work of art at any time in your life!

After discussing the context and background of the piece, you'll want to go into the composition and formal elements. This is where the information we've already discussed comes in. First, what is the piece? Is it a sculpture? Was is it made of? What colors are used? Is it reliant on location or specifc presentation? This may take some research to answer. Next, you'll choose some key elements to the work. What are some of the main visual elements used to make the piece successful? How does the artist put those together (design principles)? For this piece, movement is a strong element. The piece would not seem as dynamic if Bernini had not sculpted the fgures mid-action. Apollo is not running after a woman or weeping near a tree. Instead, he almost catches Daphne as her arms, hair and legs begin to transform. This sense of action and movement is part of what makes the piece so successful. Another part is texture. Looking closer at the faces of the fgures, notice how much care has gone into the detail of the leaves, skin, and hair. Everything would feel different, and the skin is so smooth it almost seems like it would be pliable to the touch. It also helps with the narrative, bits of leaves and branches attached all over her form, even in her hair. This is also where you'll bring your criticism in. Is the piece successful or unsuccessful? What makes it one or the other? What did the artist intend by making this piece? Was s/he successful withthis intent? Again, this is where research comes in. Often, you can fnd exactly what the artist intended the piece for. Why is the piece still important? Why did you choose it? Note for this, when I say why did you choose it, I DO NOT want you to state “I chose this piece because....”. Your opinion is obvious without you having to state it in frst person. Instead, discuss the details that drewyou to your choice. Clearly, because we're still discussing a piece that was made in 1625, this piece was successful and did leave quite an impression. The details ar e breathtaking, particularly in the hair and facial expressions. The fact that this sculpture was created in the round, or able to be viewed from all directions, is very impressive, and also helps to give the viewer a true sense of suspense and movement. The sculpture does not merely show a part of a story, but gives us a full sense of it, making the viewer consider how the fgures got into that position and revealing a very obvious conclusion. Last, you'll need to come to a conclusion. Your entire paper should have a purpose and a point, not just a list of these requirements. Use th e conclusion to summarize your fndings, and bring your point to a close. Have you made any new observations while writing the paper? This would be a good place to mention them. The due dates for this paper are already in the calendar. I have broken the work up into sections: your list of sources and an outline, your rough draft, and your fnal draft. Each of these has a different deadline, but if you follow this, it should be a guaranteed A. There are several course files in the analysis folder that you should find helpful. This includesa “How- To” sheet that offers an outline, a break down of what your paper should include, and some helpful sources. I also have a sample paper that I've written for your reference. If you're feeling a bit lost, skim through my paper and see how I've written my analysis. Also, keep in mind that if your piece is more contemporary or abstract,you may need to focus more on the formal elements than any symbolism or narrative. So that's it! Remember that there is a mandatory word count, and you need to have your paper formatted correctly, including a title page and works cited. Without the works cited, you will lose a lot of points, so make sure you include it. Let me know if you have any questions!