Analysing an Image

When analysing an image there are 4 steps to help the process.
+Describe
+Analyse
+Interpret
+Judge


Describe
Firstly you simply give a general description of what is contained within the image.
Analyse
Secondly you analyse the elements and principles the artist has included in the artwork.
Interpret
Next you interpret what you think the image is about, whether there is a message in the image or not.
Judge
Finally you judge the image, this is when you say whether you think the artist has successfully achieved a good piece of art.

Elements and Principles

The elements of art are a set of techniques which describe ways of presenting artwork. They are combined with the principles of artin the production of art.There are 6 Elements:
+Tone
+Colour
+Line
+Shape
+Texture
+Form

The principles of art are the set of rules or guidelines of art that are to be considered when considering the impact of a piece of artwork. They are combined with the elements of art in the production of art.There are 9 principles:
+Balance
+Scale
+Focal Point
+Rhythm
+Movement
+Unity
+Contrast
+Depth
+Repetition

Etching

First post in a while :

Have started etching. We made a collage out of pictures drawn with little lines. Then using a needle, scrathed at the acetate. It takes some time to finish the etching but it is a fun process. I was away for the indroduction lesson, but have quickly and eagerly caught up. When I finished my practice peice, i printed it, this was also a fun and interesting process. Now i have started on my assesment peice, which i chose to be my most recent collage.

This is an example of an etching print. I am enjoying this topic and am excited to continue it through the term :)

xoxoxoxo