Art Analysis

In the analysis of all works of art , one needs to take into consideration a lot of factors to be able to effectively identify describe , interpret or criticize a certain masterpiece . This process is a fundamental skill learned in art-appreciation classes (UALR , 2008 The basic thing to determine is whether the art work is representational , non-representational or abstract

Representational art is when the art piece directly and vibrantly reflects the true situation or meaning it aims to depict . It can easily be recognized by most people at one look , one would immediately

know what the art work is all about

Non-representational art , on the other hand , leaves the understanding of the art to the artist . The viewer of the art would appreciate the work if and only if he knows how the artist thinks , where he is coming from and going to

In similar way , abstract art 's depiction depends on the viewer 's capacity to feel and analyze . The independent and random use of lines colors and shapes create images and compositions that do not have clear connection or similarities with common objects

Analyzing art works , especially paintings , requires a knowledge of different styles , use of forms and iconography . Style is the unique approach of an artist in his art such as impressionism , pointillism primitivism and expressionism

This comes in different forms , or the tactical and creative use of lines , colors , texture , composition , and mood to create meanings . These meanings in turn sometimes have specific icons targeted like Jesus...