ANALYSIS OF READING

VISUAL ARTS
OBJECTIVES:

• Know the different ways of reading visual arts.

• Analyze artworks and ;
• Apply the concepts of art in reading visual arts
ANALYSIS OF READING VISUAL ARTS

• the act of creating mental images or representations, typically

through the use of artistic techniques and mediums. It involves the
artist's ability to imagine and express ideas, emotions, or concepts
visually.
• Formal Analysis
• Iconography
• Contextual Analysis
• Critical Theory
• Intent and Message
• Comparative Analysis
• Audience Response
• Material and Technique
Formal Analysis
This involves a close examination of the visual
elements of the artwork, such as line, shape,
color, texture, and composition
Iconography

• Analyzing the symbols, motifs, and images used

in the artwork helps in understanding the
symbolic language employed by the artist.
Contextual Analysis

• Considering the broader context in which the artwork

was created is crucial. This includes understanding the
artist's biography, the historical period, cultural
influences, and social or political events that might
have impacted the work.
Critical Theory

• Applying various critical perspectives or theories,

such as feminist theory, postmodernism, or
semiotics, can provide additional layers of
analysis
Intent and Message

• Analyzing the artist's intent and the message

conveyed in the artwork involves
considering the subject matter, themes, and
emotions expressed
Comparative Analysis:

• Comparing the artwork to other works by the same artist, as

well as to artworks from the same period or style, can offer
insights into the artist's evolution, influences, or unique
contributions to the art world.
Audience Response

• Analyzing how the intended audience or viewers

might respond to the artwork is important. This
involves considering how the visual elements and
themes may evoke different emotions or
interpretations in different viewers.
Material and Technique:

• Examining the materials used and the artist's technical

skills provides insights into the craftsmanship of the
artwork.
• VISUALIZING

• The act of creating mental images or representations,

typically through the use of artistic techniques and mediums.
It involves the artist's ability to imagine and express ideas,
emotions, or concepts visually.
Constructing

• Based on the interviews with visual art experts,

these are the ways on how to read visual arts: