ART 1107 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Content Analysis, Industrial Revolution, Stainless Steel
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Formal analysis- study of elements and principals and how they are used. Composition of art=arrangement of elements and principals. Capitol is wide and spread out, symmetrical, horizontally divided into 5 parts, Integrated study of all formal qualities, apparent just by looking at the work, and the meaning can be derived from them. Edward hopper nighthawks has no exits, big windows, late at night, singular figures in space, shows the results of the industrial revolution and technology, people are disconnected. Subject matter- substance of a work of art, all works have subject matter, even abstract and nonobjective works. In nighhawks, uncomfortable atmosphere, shows impending doom referencing to wwii attack on pearl harbor or post industrialization. Iconography- a visual metaphor, image or element that is descriptive of something else. Symbol- image or element that stands for or represents some other entity or concept. Symbols are culturally determined and must be taught. System of symbols that refers to complex ideas.
