I need a 5 page double space Descriptive Analysis Paper by July 13th!
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Powerpoint--DescriptiveAnalysisEssayLecture.pptDescriptive Analysis
Description + Analysis
Two Purposes of Paper
To describe the work of art closely.
Enable readers to “see” the artwork in their minds’ eye. Show readers everything you can see, hear, smell, taste, or touch.
To interpret (or analyze) the artwork’s meaning.
What was the artist’s purpose in creating the artwork?
What message was the artist attempting to communicate?
Choice of Artwork
Must be man-made, not random or naturally occurring
Remember that part of your job in this paper is to explain the artist’s meaning. Random, natural events have no meaning.
You must have visited the artwork in person
Please, no photographs from the internet. This paper requires you to discuss the artwork’s physical location.
Potential Choices
- Sculpture
- Engraving
- Statue
- Carving
- Monument
- Gravestones, etc.)
- Graffiti
- Mural
- Painting
- Mosaic
- Stained glass
- Stencil
- Collage
- Architecture (??)
- Etc.
Please avoid
- Digital art (pictures of art from the internet)
As we’ll discuss shortly, an important part of your essay will be your discussion of the relationship between the artwork and its physical location.
SLORSI
S -- Stop
L -- Look
O -- Observe
R -- Record
S -- Synthesize
I -- Interpret
Stop
- Don’t jump to interpretation prematurely!
- Stop yourself, and just focus on the artwork itself.
Look
- Look at the object carefully:
Shape
Size
Weight
Density
Materials
Texture
Colors and Shading
Lines and Angles (smooth or jagged? Etc.)
Particular detail, imagery, etc.
Observe
- “Look” and “Observe” mean precisely the same thing.
- The reason why I say the same thing twice is to emphasize its importance. Look and observe carefully. Notice everything!
Record
- Write what you see down on paper
- Your notes will be particularly valuable when you draft your paper.
Synthesize
Notice patterns –
How are some elements of the artwork alike? How are other elements unlike?
What dividing lines of color, shape, or idea do you see in the artwork?
Are the elements on one side of the line one color or shape, or about one idea?
Are the elements on the other side of the line another color or shape, or about another idea?
Interpret
- Once you begin to notice patterns, ask “Why?”
Why did the author choose to construct the artwork this way? What did he or she mean?
- Asking “why” will lead naturally to your interpretation of the artwork.
Don’t Forget Context!
- Now that you have interpreted the artwork, look around at the artwork’s physical location:
What is the relationship between the artwork and its location?
What additional meaning does the artwork gain from its location?
Don’t Rush
- Take your time
If you look and observe carefully, your interpretation will unfold naturally, without stress
- If you’re having trouble interpreting the artwork, go back and look at it carefully
Interpretation begins with observation. If you rush observation, you’ll have a difficult time interpreting
