2B+Analysis


 * FELDMAN FRAMEWORK **


 * **DESCRIPTION** || * Artist and Title
 * Art Form (painting, sculpture, print, video…)
 * Style (which period or tradition does it belong to)
 * Theme / Subject Matter ||
 * **ANALYSIS** || * Subject
 * Design (Elements & Principles)
 * Techniques ||
 * **INTERPRETATION** || * What is the artist is trying to explore, express or communicate?
 * In what context was the work created and presented?
 * What was the major influence on the artist in the production of this artwork?
 * Who might the intended audience be? ||
 * **EVALUATION** || * Is it successful?
 * Is it significant? ||


 * DESCRIPTION **

What is the ARTFORM of the artwork?
 * Painting
 * Sculpture
 * Print
 * Video
 * Installation
 * Land Art
 * Performance
 * Drawing

What is the STYLE of the artwork?
 * Romantic
 * Impressionist
 * Realist
 * Surrealist
 * Abstract
 * Representational
 * Academic
 * Fauvist
 * Pop Art
 * Cubist
 * Contemporary
 * Expressionist

What is the THEME or SUBJECT MATTER of the artwork?
 * Figure
 * Landscape
 * Fantasy
 * Religion
 * The Figure
 * Portrait
 * Cityscape
 * Narrative
 * Beauty
 * Still life
 * Social comment
 * Heroism
 * Love
 * Horror
 * Nude
 * People at work
 * War
 * Other

What is the SUBJECT of the artwork?
 * ANALYSIS **

What DESIGN elements and principles have been used in the artwork?
 * Line
 * Shape
 * Colour
 * Pattern
 * Tone (Value)
 * Texture
 * Space
 * Form
 * Unity
 * Emphasis
 * Balance
 * Harmony
 * Contrast
 * Movement
 * Variation
 * Scale

What TECHNIQUES have been used to create the artwork?

//For a comparative analysis also consider similarities and differences in the subject, design and techniques.//


 * INTERPRETATION **

What is the MEANING and/or INTENT of the artwork?
 * Record an event
 * Tell a story
 * Capture something beautiful
 * Capture images in nature
 * Depict the effects of light
 * Give a personal interpretation of the subject
 * Give an emotional response to the subject
 * Comment on an issue
 * Express a view
 * Get a reaction from the viewer
 * Propaganda
 * Express a feeling
 * Reflect on an artistic idea
 * Explore the design elements

In what CONTEXT (Cultural, Social, Historical) was the work created?
 * Philosophy
 * Economy
 * Political Climate
 * Scientific Development
 * Technology

What was the major INFLUENCE on the artist in the production of this artwork?
 * Other artists
 * The artist’s life

Who might the intended AUDIENCE be?


 * EVALUATION **
 * Is it SUCCESSFUL?
 * Is it SIGNIFICANT?