photo analysis

photo analysis

1. First step

   • Description
     • subject matter
       • Identify the theme that shows us the image
     • elaborate on what you can see

2. 3rd.Formal analysis

   • elements of art
     • Lines: can be horizontal, vertical or diagonal, straight or curved.
     • Shape:is a closed line, can be geometric, like squares and circles
     • Forms: are three-dimensional(balls, cylinders,boxes,etc)
     • Space:is the area between and around the objects, is often called negative space
     • Texture: is the surface quality that can be seen and felt, can be rough or smooth, soft or hard
     • Color: is a light reflected off of objects
       • Three main characteristics: Hue, the name of the color. Value, how light or dark it is.Intensity:how bright or dull its
       • White: is pure light, black is the absence of light. Primary colors: red, blue,yellow. Intermediate colors:are made by mixing others. And the Complemetary colors
   • Principles of design:
     • Balance:is the distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, texture and space
     • Emphasis: is the part of the design that catches the viewers attention
     • Movement:is the path the viewers eye takes trought the work of art,often to focal areas
     • Pattern: is the repeating of an objector symbol all over the work of art
     • Repetition: work with pattern to make the work of art seen active
     • Proportion: is the feeling of unity created when all parts relate well with each others
     • Rhythm: is created when one or more elements of design are used repeatedly to create a feeling of organized movement
     • Variety:is the use of several elements of design to hold the viewers attention
     • Unity: is the feeeling of harmony between all parts of the work of art

3. 2nd:Reflection

   • Focus on the emotions and interpretations
     • knowing the context
     • facial expressions