SPAC Carillon Gallery

Verenice Del Villar

Art Appreciation

Mrs. Kara English

September 30, 2018

Writing Worksheet

1.       What is the Title of the Art work, Artist Name, Media used, Date Created, and Museum name?
I arrived at the SPAC Carillon Gallery early in the morning and felt an overwhelming sense of emotion. As I looked at the art I went through all the emotions, but one painting spoke to me in an emotional and spiritual way.

2.       What does the picture look like; can you describe it in your own words?
I will attach the painting in the best way I can even though I did not see a name I felt very drawn to it. At first glance all I saw where a woman well the bottom half. I could clearly remember the woman wearing a light blue underwear. Then as I pay more attention to detail I realize that the woman has darker colors around her that made me feel the emotion the painter felt. The heavy brush strokes.   

3.       What three elements of design are the most noticeable and why?  I believe that shape, form, and color are the three elements that stood out to me. Shape, because of the way the artist painted the body in a clean noticeable way and the bottom half where different shaped lines. I believe it had a organic form in the way that the main object was a woman.

4.      What principles of design are the most noticeable and why? Contrast and emphasis stood out to me when looking at this painting. In the colors used in the painting where light blue, tan cream colors, and dark colors. In the painting it looked like there would be texture and movement. Emphasis was brought up in mind plenty of times when focusing on the woman it almost felt very emotional.

5.      Analysis:For what reason was the art made; what was the possible aesthetic philosophy; is it representational, abstract or nonrepresentational; does it use known iconography; Are there any cultural differences to consider about the artist? In what era was the work created, and how does this affect the meaning of the artwork?

I felt as if the artist wanted to show or make people feel these emotions. I personally felt like it brought up emotions of my past. I believe the artist is represents what women go through everyday and have experience since the beginning of time.  

Interpretation and Critical Argument:

6.       What do you think the artwork is about? The painter felt pain and or tried to show the pain though the art. I simply felt like a lot of memories and things from my past where brought up and sometimes its refreshing to know that you are human and can work through problems.

Is this a good work of art; Do you like it or dislike it; or is this a bad work of art; do you like it or dislike it? Why?

·         I was so drawn to this painting I almost felt like it spoke to me. I felt like there was a sad and traumatizing story behind it, but I also felt like the woman in the painting was a strong woman and did not let this event hold her back.