Formal Analysis Quick sheet - Chap 3 - 4 - 5

Formal Analysis terms
Quick sheet

ELEMENTS OF ART

Subject form – Chapter 3
Still life
Landscape
Portrait
Narrative
Genre
Figure
Non objective
Color – Chapter 3
Scheme -
Analogous
Monochromatic
Primary triad
Secondary triad
Tetrad
Double complementary
Split complementary
Complementary
Full palette
Temperature -
Warm colors
Cool colors
Degree of abstraction – Chapter 5
Realistic
Impressionistic
Expressionistic
Stylized
Non objective
Dominant Shape Motif – Chapter 5
Triangle
Rectangle
Square
Circle
Other


PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

Balance – Chapter 4
Asymmetrical/Dynamic
Symmetrical
Radial/Overall patterning
Harmony – Chapter 4
Rhythm/repetition
Proximity
Closure
Continuation
Variety – Chapter 4
Contrast
Embellishment/elaboration

Eye Tracks - Chapter 5

Location of focal point – Chapter 5
Center
Upper left quadrant
Lower left quadrant
Upper right quadrant
Lower right quadrant
Focus by – Chapter 5
Anomaly
Isolation
Placement
Direction
Format shape – Chapter 5
Rectangle
Square
Circle
Triangle
Other
Directional Emphasis – Chapter 5
Horizontal
Vertical
Diagonal
Circular