Critical Visual Analysis - How to Analyse Artwork

#art #education #analyse #fineart

Been intending to do a video like this for a while now, I hope I've given a fairly reasonable approach to analysing artwork and feel free to drop me a dm on Instagram if you have any questions art related!

Currently I've got no internet and I'm uploading from my phone's data, let's hope I don't run out before it gets fixed 😆

[MOMOHEARTS]

That's my issue in art history everyone, including the teacher, is using overly big words or words that don't make sense to me in the class. It just seems a lot for a simple as an explanation of the art they are talking about.

[cover_mystic]

The steps recommended for critical analysis of art:

1: do you know the artist? Is this typical for their style?

2: make sure you can see the artwork.

3: what medium is the artwork made with? Is it a painting, a sculpture, on paper, canvas, cardboard or is it an experience?
4: can you describe it with your own words?

5: after doing the visual analysis you can ask yourself: can I draw out any meaningful details about it? Is there anything culturally significant in this particular piece?

6: why do we care about this artwork in the particular contemporary context? And does it have a historical context?

7: is it referencing any other artist or artworks? If so what effect does this have on the artwork?

8: what meaning does this artwork have? Look at what the artwork is describing, but also what the artist avoids doing, what people choose not to do can empower the meaning behind the action’s that were taken. ( remember that there’s more right answers to this question than wrong answers. Any answer is right if you can use the answers from the previous questions to back up your argument correctly. As you can only make an educated assumption about the intent behind the work.)

[lmasmusic]

I really enjoyed your video. I liked the fact that you spoke so plainly and clearly. I do agree with you about students using complicated terms to try to hide their insecurities. I will definitely use this video in my classes. I hope you don't mind.

[rola]

i love how calm your voice is as you analyse the art pieces. It really helps you get into it and start analizing with you!

[Alleellaa]

Came to learn how to analyze some of my favorite artworks, left with a new realization of my own preferences, interests and style! Thank you so much!

When you addressed the second piece, you mentioned pop culture and something clicked--i began to reflect on my favorite artists, which had one thing in common--pop culture. They send a strong message within the cultural references, bringing light to issues interwoven with the things we are all familiar with showing a new side, a dark side, a hidden message, an injustice. Grabbing your attention with cultural familiarity, then twisting that into a new perspective on society as a whole.

[BirgettaJohnson_LetsTalkAJR]

I'm not a fine art person, I just came across this because I have to use this method to analyze propaganda. I hope your channel finds success though, this is a wonderful video! You have a calming presence and good quality.

[tsaul]

Thank you for sharing. This video helped me with my art projects at uni. I appreciate your comments about using simple language. This is something I worried about because I wasn't sure how to express reflection and critical analysis of my own projects. 😄

[henryvu]

this video has made me feel less stress about my exam and help me learn something about criticaly analysis artwork. thank you

[ericacousins]

my issue is looking too much at symbolism but not what's actually in the painting, I need to work more on identifying techniques and how the actual painting has been constructed

[zameeramoosa]

this was fun but your accent is the most fun : )

[themasculinismmovement]

Why do people think art just means paintings?

[natashaguarda]

Kindly avoid running your fingers through your hair. It's attractive but also distractive. Just a suggestion.

[cpea]

Your explanations on writing/dissertations for creative/arts is great! Most is geared towards science etc thankyou x

[Bertha-Bryant]

That's my issue in art history everyone, including the teacher, is using overly big words or words that don't make sense to me in the class. It just seems a lot for a simple as an explanation of the art they are talking about.

[tubsy.]

Do artists ever admit any art is bad? Because I swear to God I see people constantly praising splashes of paint on a canvas. Like how do you know what art to dismiss and what to appreciate if abstract art is literally just shapes and colors?

[luiray-en]

it is a very funny way to look appreciate art⋯⋯

[paulacardoso]

1:38 Não pude perceber tão claramente assim 😢

[natashaguarda]

Thank you for the video. It was enlightening.❤️

[chandlerbana]

I have an essay for critical studies in art due in less than two hours and I haven't started let's

[danielalvesaarte]

This video is so good, why people aren't seeing you? So unfair