Written a 1-2 page paper about the sculpture Metropolis II. the paper contain the following question-
Questions:
Description of the art:
1. What is the title, medium (what it is made out of), year it was made?
2. Use descriptive language to describe the piece as if the reader could not see the art.
3. Talk about Line, actual and implied. Talk about the planes of the sculpture.
4. How does your eye move through or around the piece? How is this achieved ?
5. What is the scale of the piece? In relation to your body?
6. How does the sculpture talk about mass, rhythm, repetition, texture, light etc.?
7. Tell me about the relationship between the positive substance and negative Space.
8. Is it freestanding? How is it meant to be displayed or shown?
9. Talk about Unity and Variety. How is this achieved? (containment, proximity, continuity, Repetition, Closure)
Relate the art to something you know:
1. What does this sculpture remind you of? What is unique or unknown about it?
2. Is the sculpture representational? Or abstract? Can you tell what influenced the artist while creating it?
3. How do you think the sculpture was made? What materials were used? What materials were used? What interests you about this piece?
Analyze the art:
1. Does this sculpture rely on line as a directional force? How so?
2. Where is the most emphasis placed in the piece? Is there a focal point?
3. What questions do you have for the artist?
4. Does the artist have a style? How would you describe it?
5. Does the sculpture have an overlying concept or theme?
Judgment:
1. What interests you about this piece?
2. Does it make you think differently about something? Or communicate an idea?
3. Would you buy this piece of artwork if you had the means?