How do you analysis abstract art??

Question

What kind of things could you write if you wanted to analysis abstact art. What could i write for the narrative, context emotion etc. of the painting

Answer 1

are you an art crtitic?? Ive just finished an art degree and you may probably already know this but there is a HUGE WEIGHT of history in art, until you know this its hard to write a piece on somethingin art, especially abstract, in my opinion, modern abstract is such a cop out....write something about globalisation...ie, the internet and books being so widely available that people can do a painting that was from a movement from so many decades ago, almost retro in the art world. good luck.

Answer 2

Abstract Art Analysis

Answer 3

1) You analyze it, you don't analysis it.

2) Take a specific painting and write your reactions. Clearly, we cannot do this for you. The best we could hope to provide you, based on the extremely limited specifics in your question, is a generic one-size-fits-all answer. I have this feeling that would disappoint whoever gave you this assignment. So best not go that route.

3) Were there lectures or films you took notes on during class? Were there assigned readings, having to do with this topic, in which a seasoned author shared his thoughts or feelings about some abstract work with you? Did those help you at all?

4) Should you just scratch this assignment altogether, and spend your time more productively looking on the net for tutorials on "How to take effective class notes"? Would you like some links for sites of this kind?

5) The harsh truth: Nothing anyone can provide you here can make up, in an hour, for not being there during class.

Answer 4

To be able to Analyze abstract art you must understand what the basic visual elements are and their relationship.

Shapes, lines and colors have very strong visual characteristics and an emotional value given by our sensorial experience in the real world. For example the color green is passive and calmed whilst red is energetic (due to their different frequencies as light waves). Diagonal lines tend to show tension and motion because things on a diagonal plane struggle to remain in balance and static due to gravity.

When you combine the emotional value of these elements with their visual interactions: unity, repetition, balance, visual points, visual lines, movement etc... you can rationalize an emotional message.

Answer 5

I would start by researching the artist who did the abstract painting- what was he/she setting out to achieve, what colours are used, what style and year was the painting done in? How does the painting make you feel? What emotions are there?

Answer 6

The best way is to research into the artist and reflect on the mood that is given in the piece! Abstract is always about expression so no one see's it the same, its individual.

Answer 7

The best analysis in the world won't be read, if you have poor grammar, misspellings, and questionable punctuation. Practice writing well all the time, *even* in the questions you shout into yahoospace.

Answer 8

By your honest sincere interpretation of what you see and feel. It would seem you are creating problems for yourself which do not exist. Why ? Keep it simple and truthful: others may have differing views and opinions but that is what makes all life interesting.

Answer 9

You start by analizing realistic paintings, discussing form, color, value, texture, shape, perspective, ground and figure, postive and negative shapes, application, symbolism, allegory...then move on to abstraction.

Answer 10

Forget it, you obviously haven't got a clue.