ARTIST ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH Choose two artists from the list below. Go to the library and look for books about these artists ( you must go to the library – do not do your research online ). (already done and attached please see attachment)

Choose 1 painting or drawing portrait, one by each of the artists, take a photo of each, and write an analysis of each drawing or painting, addressing both formal and conceptual or narrative aspects, and the differences between the paintings ( color, composition, use of material, idea ).

When we speak of formal aspects, we are referring to composition, material, markmaking, color, layering of the colors, paint handling, edge, detail, gesture, how the painting or drawing was made, etc.

Be specific – we have discussed all of the formal elements of drawing and painting during class!

When we speak of narrative or conceptual aspects, we are referring to the story, the idea, why the painting or drawing was made, what we believe the artist is trying to Communicate, how the drawing or painting makes us feel. In other words, describe the drawing or painting!

Make sure to include the artists name, the name of the drawing or painting you are describing, the material used, the size of the drawing or painting, and what year the drawing or painting was made, and include where and when the artist lived.

3 pages approximately