M14: Art Analysis

1. Use the vocabulary you have learned in class to describe this artwork or performance in detail.

The artwork is a three dimensional piece that creates a sense of movement within the picture and represents unity by the various forms of elements and principles that are used. It is representational and abstract because it has a mixture of recognizeable objects like people, face feautures, animals, and a building. 

2. What processes were used to create this work? What social influences might the artist be responding to and why?

The process of sketching was possibly used to create this work and a mixture of collage images that were depicted. The social influences could have been medieval times and political influences; classical and Renaissance art.

3. What is the relationship of this work to the time and society in which it was created? Describe the symbols used to express this relationship.

During the Renaissance or Medieval times is associated with this art; due to the structure and humanism within the piece. The movement in the piece can represent emotion and chaos revolving around politics and religion.

4. Identify elements in the work that evoke a persuasive or emotional response. Be specific about what those responses are and why.

The movement in the piece shows an emotional response because it appears to be feeling in action. Different forms and lines are used within the piece to depict figures or objects, value within the art of light and dark, space or shape, and mixed content.

5. Evaluate what you perceive to be the strengths and weaknesses of the work.  Apply discipline specific vocabulary and concepts when describing your point of view.

The strengths are the depiction of emotion of the faces and shown within the whole piece, it makes the picture feel as though it is in motion. The weakness is the lack of color used because it probably would have been easier to depict what is happening or more symbolic parts in the piece if there were some parts in color.