Help Template

Once you have selected your two artists and their artworks, run your eyes over the analysis document posted below and select the questions you will respond to.
*See Art terminology template and Art Elements and Principles below.
Start your artwork analysis.

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Here are some sentence starters to get you going!

I have selected this artist/ artwork because……….

In this artwork, the artist uses (medium/ technique) to create...

The (technique, elements, medium) the artist uses includes...

The use of (Art element and Principles, e.g., colour, line, texture) is significant/ interesting because...

The part of the artwork that I find most interesting is...

The concept/ use of (idea/ technique) in this artist's work has made me want to explore..

I am inspired by the way this artist uses (Art element and Principles /technique) to..

I will develop this idea in my own artwork by....

Art Elements and Principles

Design Elements

Line

A line is a mark made by a tool like a pencil, pen, or brush that connects two points. Lines can be straight, curved, thick, thin, zigzagged, or wavy.

Lines can create shapes, guide the viewer's eye, and show movement. Different types of lines can express different emotions or feelings.

Shape

A shape is a flat, enclosed area that has height and width. Shapes can be geometric (like circles, squares, triangles) or organic (like blobs or natural shapes).

Shapes help to define objects in your artwork. They can create patterns, balance, and structure.

Form

Form is a three-dimensional shape that has height, width, and depth. Forms can be geometric (like cubes, spheres, cones) or organic (like rocks, trees, or animals).

Form gives your artwork a sense of space and volume, making it look more lifelike or dynamic.

Tone

Tone refers to the lightness or darkness of a color or shade. It's also known as "value." Tones can range from very light (like white or a pale color) to very dark (like black or a deep color).

Tone is important because it helps to create depth, contrast, and emphasis in your artwork. By using different tones, you can make parts of your artwork stand out, show where light is hitting an object, and give your art a more three-dimensional look.

Texture

Texture is how something feels or looks like it would feel. It can be real (like the roughness of sandpaper) or implied (like a drawing that looks smooth or rough).

Texture adds depth and interest to your artwork. It can make your art feel more realistic or more abstract.

Colour

Color is how we see light reflected from objects. Colors have three main characteristics: hue (the name of the color), value (how light or dark it is), and saturation (how bright or dull it is).

Color can create mood, contrast, and emphasis in your artwork. Different colors can convey different emotions and meanings.

Art Principles

Contrast

Contrast is the difference between elements in your artwork, such as light and dark, big and small, or smooth and rough.

Contrast helps to draw attention to certain parts of your artwork and makes your art more visually interesting and dynamic.

Movement

Movement is the way your artwork leads the viewer’s eye through the composition. It can be achieved through lines, shapes, colours, or the arrangement of elements.

Movement gives your artwork a sense of action or flow, making it feel more alive and engaging.

Variety

Variety is the use of different elements and principles to create interest in your artwork. It’s about mixing things up to keep the viewer engaged.

Variety prevents your artwork from being boring by adding different elements that catch the viewer’s eye.

Unity

Unity is when all the elements of your artwork work together to create a cohesive, complete image. It’s about how everything fits together.

Unity makes your artwork feel whole and balanced, so nothing seems out of place or disconnected.

Proportion

Proportion refers to the size relationships between different parts of your artwork. It’s about making sure everything looks like it fits together.

Proportion is important for realism and for creating a sense of scale in your artwork. It can also be used creatively to make parts of your artwork stand out.

Pattern

Pattern is the repetition of shapes, lines, colors, or other elements in your artwork.

Patterns create rhythm and structure in your artwork, making it more organized and visually appealing.

Emphasis

Emphasis is the part of your artwork that stands out the most. It’s where you want the viewer’s eye to go first.

Emphasis helps to highlight the most important part of your artwork and can guide the viewer’s attention to the main subject or focal point.

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