Question

2.3 art criticism and art history
color words
think about your overall impression of the colors used in the painting, how they look and feel, how the colors work together (or not), how they fit with the subject of the painting, how the artist has mixed these (or not). are there any specific colors you can identify?
natural, compatible, complementary,
contrasting, harmonious, distinctive, interesting,
lively, stimulating, subtle.
clashing, depressing, unfriendly, violent.
bright, brilliant, deep, earthy, harmonious,
intense, rich, saturated, strong, vibrant.
dull, flat, pale, mellow, quiet, and weak.
cool, cold. weak, light, dark.
blended, broken, mixed, muddy.
composition words
look at how the elements in the painting are arranged, the underlying structure (shapes) and relationships between the different parts, how your eye moves around the composition.
arrangement, layout, structure, position.
landscape orientation, portrait orientation,
square format, circular, triangular.
horizontal, vertical, diagonal, angled.
foreground, background, middle ground.
centered, asymmetrical, symmetrical. balanced,
unbalanced, lopsided, chaotic. separate,
overlapping, cluttered, spacious, empty.
free, flowing, fragmented. formal, rigid, upright,
confined.
negative space, positive space.
directions: write an analyzing sentence for each artwork. use this type of format to complete your state - ment for each artwork: the artists use of (insert element here) is (descriptive word here) because...
fig 1:

fig 2:

art history a
credit 2

Explanation:

For Fig 1: Observe the painting's color and composition elements. Select an element (e.g., color - natural colors; composition - arrangement). Then choose a descriptive word (e.g., harmonious for color if natural colors blend well; balanced for composition if elements are evenly placed) and provide a reason (e.g., for color - because they create a serene atmosphere; for composition - because it gives a stable feel). Do the same for Fig 2, analyzing its unique color and composition features.

Answer:

Fig 1: The artist's use of natural colors is harmonious because they create a serene atmosphere.
Fig 2: The artist's use of the arrangement in composition is balanced because it gives a stable feel.