you will write a concise 500 600 word short essay based on a work of art that you actually view and not a reproduction

Overview
This type of paper is referred to as Formal Analysis or Visual Analysis. It is a description and analysis of the “form” of a work of art, especially how the visual elements and design principles contribute to its visual power and meaning. In a visual analysis, you will not consider issues such as the artistâ€s biography, or what was happening historically when the work was made. You will focus only on what is visually evident.
Your Assignment
You will write a concise 500 – 600 word short essay based on a work of art that you actually view and not a reproduction. This is not a research paper, but is a paper based on your own observations and original thought. I expect you to use and integrate key concepts and terminology from class.
For this Reflection, you will visit a local museum or gallery and write a short paper in which you apply the Visual Elements and Design Principles to describe a work of art. As usual, I’m looking forward to reading your original ideas and insights.
This Reflection is worth 160 points. Please read the Grading Rubric before you begin.
Due Date
This Final Reflection is due by Monday, May 27, at 11:59 p.m. Your work will not be accepted after that date. No exceptions.
The Submission Link to submit this Final Reflection will be available beginning on May 20.
Requirements for Organizing and Writing the Paper
Your essay must include three distinct parts, described below.
This paper is not about length, but about quality. Please review the sample student essays that are posted on Canvas and take note of the concise, descriptive language that was used. Model your paper after these examples and follow the same format in the paper that you submit on Canvas. Try to present an interesting or fresh way of seeing and understanding the work of art. Here are some examples:
Sample Student Essays
Part 1 – Opening Description
Describe the overall work as you would to someone who hasnâ€t seen it.
Paint a detailed picture with words. Your description should be so clear and specific that the reader can imagine the work of art in their mind as they read. Do not simply list what you see, but thoroughly describe the different areas of the work. Use lots of adjectives and avoid naming. Move from general to specific observations. If human figures are represented, describe their most dominant characteristics, including expressions, poses, gestures and how they are placed in relation to one another. If the work is non-representational, describe the most dominant elements, such as color, texture, light, etc. For example, if you describe a work of art with a clear arrangement of vertical or horizontal lines, you might refer to it as “calm” or “reserved”. This section should be a paragraph in length.
Part 2 – Topic Sentence
Write one clear and concise sentence.
Write a concise topic sentence that clearly states how a specific visual element or design principle is used, generally, to reinforce the power, meaning, emotion, or mood in the work of art that you select. This topic sentence will be the controlling argument for the final section, the Formal Analysis (see Part 3, below). For example, your topic sentence might begin as:
“The artistâ€s unique use of textural elements enhances…”, or
“The artistâ€s expressive use of complementary colors evokes…”, or
“The artist uses dramatic shifts of scale to draw our attention to…”
Part 3 – Formal Analysis
Thoroughly describe the use of a visual element or design principle.
As with Part 1, this section should be a paragraph in length, but it could be two paragraphs. In this part, you will describe, in rich detail, how the artist used the visual element or design principle in different areas within the artwork. Use this part to illustrate and support your topic sentence and convey the significance of what you have observed. You must include between three and five specific supporting observations from your chosen art object. Each sentence in this part must be clear and descriptive. Please read the following examples.
Examples of Sentences
“The artist uses atmospheric perspective to evoke a convincing sense of spatial depth. For example, a soft horizontal band of translucent blue seems to float across the upper third of the composition, like a distant sea on the edge of dry land.
Or…
“In the upper left of the painting, the artist used strong color intensity to draw attention to the subject. The bright red on the lady’s hat seems to catch the light of the bright sun and stands out against the cool hues of the landscape in the distance.”
Closing Sentence
End this paragraph with a concluding sentence that relates the visual element or design principle to broader insight about the work of art. For example:
“Although the composition is abstract, the colors seem to be those we might actually observe in nature, evoking a sense of the landscape.”
Helpful Tips
Clear writing issues from clear thinking, and, as such, it is a vehicle for critical thought. I want you to learn to write about art because it forces you to examine your thoughts and insights and to learn how to articulate them in a way that simple conversation and test-taking does not.
Stay focused
Donâ€t try to write about every single aspect or visual element in the artwork, but stay focused on the single visual element or design principle that you stated in your topic sentence, and do not mix up concepts. For example, if you are discussing color and light, do not introduce directional line into this part of the essay.
Have a plan
As you discuss an element or principle within each paragraph, try one of the following approaches:

Begin discussing one side of the work and then move across the object to the other side.
Describe things in the order in which they draw your attention, starting with the first thing you notice and moving to the next.
Discuss what you see in the foreground, middle ground and background and how these three areas relate to each other.
For sculptures, describe what you see from front to back and from all angles.

Writing and Submission Guidelines

Revise your work until it makes sense and clearly conveys the meaning you intend.
Organize your paragraphs so that sentences are in a logical order and make sense.
Use third person, present tense, as this will simplify and clarify your sentence structure.
Use a formal tone and avoid first person or use of “I”. This is a college assignment.
Never use colloquial words and phrases, such as “that color pops out”.
Fix all spelling errors, sentence fragments, or other grammar and syntax problems.
Submit your paper in PDF or Word Doc files only.
An image of your work of art is not required, but you can include one if you like.
Take a photo of your ticket stub from the museum and upload it to Canvas with your paper.

References
This is not a research paper, so references are not required. However, if you decide to use content you found online or elsewhere, be sure to cite your sources. Contact me and I can show you how to do this. In most cases you can cite the url for an online source in parentheses after the section in your paper where the reference occurs. (e.g. please see: http://www…)
Visiting the Museum
There are several terrific museums that you can visit in Balboa Park, located near downtown San Diego. There are also numerous museums in the Los Angeles area. If you live outside this area, please search online for museums in your area. If you are not sure where to go, please email or message me and I will provide recommendations. Always call the museum in advance for hours and prices. Many offer discounts for students. Bring your student ID.
This list should help:
List of Museums in Southern California
Here’s a guide that you can use while visiting the museum:
Visual Elements and Principles of Design

Call in advance to find out hours and prices. Ask about student discounts and free days.
Bring a friend! Have lunch and make a day of it!
Plan to spend at least one hour observing the work of art you select, while carefully observing and describing the use of visual elements and design principles.
Take thorough notes of your observations and insights and make a sketch or diagram of the work of art. Donâ€t just write down obvious things, but note the subtle elements.
Refer frequently to the list of elements and principles provided on Canvas. Do not try to answer all the questions on this list, but use them as a general guide.

 
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