Art FORMAL ANALYSIS

The goal of this assignment is to give you some practice in writing a short formal analysis of a single work of art, in preparation for the final paper assignment.  Read the “Formal Analysis Assignment” pdf posted here for the complete directions…

FIRST, choose ONE of the artworks provided the “Formal Analysis Assignment” pdf

SECOND, read (or re-read) dAllevas chapter on Formal Analysis (pdf attached)  Also study the pdf posted here titled “Example of a Formal Analysis_Heda”

THIRD, write a 500 word (2-page) formal analysis of the work. Imagine that you are writing a museum label that will be read by members of the public. Your writing must be clear and well-organized.