For Prof. Eliud Peterson only
Salal
museum_help_worksheet.pdf
Paragraph 1
Title:
Artist:
Size:
Medium/ media:
Year:
Subject/description of overall imagery:
Representing: 1.Representational O 2.Abstract O 3.Non-objective/non-representational O
Why/examples from the work:
Line: 1.Expressive (curve) O 2.Analytic (geometry) O
3.Classical (angle/geometry on natural forms) O
Why/examples from the work:
Shape: 1.Geometric (regular) O 2.Biomorphic (irregular, nature) O
3.Implied (must be visually connected) O 4.Amorphous (blurry, no edge distinct) O
Why/examples from the work:
Positive and negative space:
Object(s) associated with positive space:
Object(s) associated with negative space:
Percentage (%) of positive: Percentage (%) of negative:
Space: 1.Flat (2-D, no depth) O 2.Shallow (limited depth) O 3.Deep/infinite (endless objects) O
Why: 1.Size O 2.Position O 3.Overlapping O 4.interpenetration O 5.sharp/diminishing details O 6.Converging Parallel O 7.Linear perspective (if applicable): a.one-point O b.two-points O 8.atmospheric perspectve O
How/examples from the work:
Value: 1.Achromatic (no color) O 2.Chiaroscuro (light + shadow blended) O
3.Tenebrism (extreme light/shadow) O 4.Linear (hatching/cross-hatching) O
5.no apparent use of light/dark O
Why/examples from the work:
Color: value (lightness/darkness):
Intensity (brightness/dullness):
Use of a color scheme:
Open or closed palette:
If the work is representation or abstract, then one of the choices below should apply (if in color):
1.Local color O 2.Perceptual color O 3.Optical mix O 4.Arbitrary color O
Why/examples from the work:
What is the focal point or points:
How emphasis/focal point is created: 1.Isolation O 2.Placement O 3.Direction O 4.Scale O 5.Character O 6.There is no focal point, the work is afocal O
Why/examples from the work:
Balance: 1.Symmetrical (Absolute O, Bilateral O) 2.Asymmetrical O 3.Radial O
Why/examples from the work:
Scale—Estimated size of work as it relates to common objects:
Proportion—In proportion or out of proportion, with examples from the work:
Rhythm—Speed and way the eye moves when viewing the work:
Repetition—Which elements are repeated:
Unity—Elements that tie the work together:
Variety—Areas of contrast or differences:
Paragraph 2
Content/meaning/message:
Vocabulary/examples from paragraph 1 that support your interpretation of meaning:
Role of artist: 1.See the world in new way O 2.Show the objects more pleasurable O
3.Visual record of things O. 4.Physical shape to things can’t see O
Symbols:
