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Art analysis
AO1 Develop ideas through investigations on the work of others.
Below are 10 questions. Answering all the questions will give access to the top marks.

Formal Elements (the top 10 things to write about)

Form

Colour

Composition

Tone/contrast

Scale/Size

Perspective

Light

Line

Movement

Texture

Word Bank

Colour

Composition

Feeling

Style

Light

Blend
Bright
Clashing
Cold
Complementary
Deep
Dull
Glowing
Harmonious
Intense
Luminous
Mixed
Opaque
Pale
Pastel

Background
Blurred
Complex
Confused
Distance
Eye Line
Focus
Foreground
Form
Middle
Near
Perspective
Proportion
Space
Symmetry

Alive
Angry
Atmosphere
Confused
Delicate
Depressing
Dignified
Disturbing
Fresh
Expressive
Humorous
Imposing
Nostalgic
Sad
Sentimental

Abstract
Cartoon
Distorted
Emotional
Exaggerated
Expressive
Exterior
Fake
Fantasy
Figurative
Impressionistic
Religious
Representational
Still Life
Surreal

Artificial
Bright
Dark
Dramatic
Evening
Fierce
Gentle
Glaring
Harsh
Hazy
Intense
Natural
Shady
Shadowy
Warm