This assignment is asking you to analyze a work of art and its principles of design and motion. You can choose any work of visual art, such as a painting, photograph, film, animation, or multimedia piece. It is important to choose a high-quality rendering of the work in order to accurately observe and analyze the artist's use of the principles.


Before you begin your analysis, take time to observe the work from different distances, angles, and with different lighting. Make notes as you observe to use in your project presentation. The project should be presented in a visual format, such as a video, still images, or recorded video on a smartphone. You may use multimedia elements, but be sure to cite your sources and ensure that the terms of use allow for inclusion in a student project.


In your analysis, you should include detailed information on the following principles of design and motion:


Form (medium)

Size

Materials

Subject

Textures

Composition

Balance

Light (and shadow)

Color

Tonality

Movement

Emotional resonance

Statement

Context (historical, personal)

Why you chose it

You may also include other specific design and motion principles in your analysis. The goal of the assignment is to demonstrate your knowledge of the principles of design and motion as well as your interest in the particular work you have chosen. Your analysis should be 3-5 pages in length and be sure to cite your sources.