Art Analysis

Class #

Thursday, September 21, 17

Prof. Shelly Murney

TITLE OF PAPER

Introductory paragraph typed double spaced with the name of the artist, title of the art work, the

date of the art work and the medium used. Provide an interpretation and description of the

work. End the paragraph with the thesis statement. The body of the paper is not in paragraph

form, but is set up as a formatted numbered or bulleted list in specific order explaining how the

terms apply to the specific art piece. Avoid using quoted material.

· Line:

· Shape:

· Mass:

· Space:

· Time and Motion:

· Light:

· Color:

· Texture

· Unity and Variety

· Balance

· Emphasis and Subordination:

· Directional Forces:

· Contrast:

· Repetition and Rhythm:

· Scale and proportion:

Conclude the analysis with a final paragraph that restates the thesis and provides a summary of

our response to the art piece.