Art Analysis

Formal Analysis Paper Rubric

Art 114 - Art History Survey I

Writing (10 points)

The student communicated ideas clearly and avoided significant spelling, punctuation,

and other errors. The paper is written in paragraph form. Formality is maintained (no

contractions, abbreviations, slang terms, colloquialisms).

Observations and depth of analysis (30 points)

The student wrote an in-depth analysis of the work of art. The observations are accurate

and demonstrate close observation. The student used vocabulary terms as appropriate and

showed a strong understanding of the significance and process of analyzing a work of art in

terms of the formal elements.

Basic guidelines met (10 points)

The student followed the basic guidelines for the assignment (font size, length, etc.). The

student included an image of the work of art.

Total: 50 points

Reminder: You must write about a work of art from the Ackland Art Museum or the NCMA

collections and from the appropriate time period. Papers that do not follow these guidelines will

be accepted at half credit only (25 points).