Art Analysis and Reflection: Artists, Techniques, and Society

This homework assignment delves into the analysis of various artworks and artists, including Pablo Picasso, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Michelangelo, exploring their distinct styles, moods, and the materials they utilized. The assignment further examines key visual elements such as space, line, shape, color, form, texture, and value. It then analyzes the works of contemporary artists Henry Matisse, Rajacenna, and Joe Fenton, comparing their techniques and inspirations. The assignment also includes reflections on the cultural impact of art, drawing from video segments that discuss art's role in society, economics, and multiculturalism. The student provides a personal reflection, articulating their artistic vision and goals, emphasizing the use of line, color, and texture to depict societal issues and inspire positive change.

Unit 1 Lesson 1
Pablo Picasso
1. What is the style of the artist work?
Analytic cubism is the style of art work of Pablo Picasso
2. How would you describe the mood of the artwork?
His art work is very colorful in nature
3. What do you find interesting about their artwork?
The most interesting point is that his art work does not have any logic to it and it often distorted
4. What materials do you think they used to create their art?
He had made use of normal canvas ad paint brush.
Leonardo Da Vinci
1. What is the style of the artist work?
Sfumato is the style of art used by Leonardo Da Vinci
2. How would you describe the mood of the artwork?
He was a very somber artists
3. What do you find interesting about their artwork?
Every art piece represents something about the human society
4. What materials do you think they used to create their art?

Leonardo Da Vinci is known for the use of painting materials
Michelangelo
1. What is the style of the artist work?
Cangiante is the style of Michelangelo art work
2. How would you describe the mood of the artwork?
Michelangelo is known more for sculptures.
3. What do you find interesting about their artwork?
His art work consist of a particular symmetry
4. What materials do you think they used to create their art?
He used the material of stones and hammers in order to make his pieces.

Space
It refers to the illusion of depth on a flat surface
Line
It refers to a mark on the surface
Shape
It is a flat area of enclosed space
Color
It fives meaning and visual pleasure to the artist
Form
It is the height, width and depth of the art work
Texture
It refers to the sensation of touch from touching the art work
Value
It is the lightness and darkness of objects

Unit 1 Lesson 2
Space
Line
Shape

Color
Form
Texture
Values

Balance
Emphasis

Variety
Unity
Proportion

Unit 1 Lesson 3
1. The artists of Henry Matisse, Rajacenna and Joe Fenton have been chosen. No, I am not
familiar with their work.
2. Henry Matisse gives a very simplistic aura while Rajacenna used the same line technique but
is quite majestic. Joe Fenton’s work showed precision and patience.
3. Henry Matisse was inspired by post-impressionist work. Rajacenna was inspired by the hyper
photo realistic ideas. Joe Fenton on the other hand, used graphite ink and acrylics which acted as
an inspiration for him.
4. Henry Matisse uses the elements of line and shape in order to give a definitive form to his art
work. He does not try to differentiate his work based on the dimensions. Moreover, he uses
balance and rhythm which is quite essential for the kind of work he does. He has also used the
element of pattern quite efficiently in his art work.
Rajacenna on the other hand has made use of the elements of line, texture, form, shape and value
for his art work. This is evident from his art pieces which has a clear indication of differences in
dimensions.
Joe Fenton has utilized the elements of form, balance, pattern, rhythm, texture and line for his art
pieces. It gives a character to his work whereby there is clear understanding of the differences in
the textures of his pieces and also the form given to the art work.

Unit 1 Lesson 4
Video 1
1. This video is highly inspirational in nature.
2. Art shows the reality prevailing in the society. In this respect, it shows the various societal
norms and cultures that are existent in the society. This is how art redefines culture.
3. Thelma provides an inspirational video about race and culture. She talks about the need to
break down this barrier with the help of art and painting which will motivate the people to accept
different cultures.
4. Thelma encourages multiculturalism through the use of diversity. She is of the opinion that
diversity is one of the characterizing feature of the human society and it should be embraced.
5. Art gives voice to culture. It makes the people aware about the different types of cultures
which are in existence.
6. Yes, I agree with what Thelma said as multiculturalism is one of the defining features f the
human civilization.
7. Art can redefine cultural changes.
Video 2
1. This segment is about how art has achieved economic form.
2. Art is related to economics by the way of its value. According to her, there is a cultural
connection between art and economics. She came to the conclusion that there is this connection
helps to redefine the field of culture.

3. Yes, I agree. For instance, the painting of Mona Lisa was quite revolutionary in nature.
During that time there was a grandeur impact in the society. Bit, Leonardo Da Vinci chose to
paint her in a simple manner.
4. Art does change cultural behavior as it instigates the people to change their personality for the
betterment of the society.
5. This episode is quite inspirational as Megan talked about the importance of both economics
and art in the field of human life. The main objective is to improve the life of the people.
Reflection
Art shows the differences in the society.. The human society is not harmonious in nature.
There is prevalence of different kinds of cultures in the real world. Art gives shapes and form to
this culture and traditions. I would try to bring about a change in the world with the aid of art and
painting. The visual representation of art has a deep impact on the lives of the people. Art shows
the real world and the prevalence of the different cultures in the human society. As an artist, I
would like to paint bright colorful pieces which would show the presence of the evil things in the
society. My main objective is to remove the different hindrances of the human world so that
human beings can live in peace and harmony. I would try to achieve this with the support of my
art work. I would like to create an art work where there is considerable use of line, color and
texture. I would like to give an outline to my ideas but they would be flexible in nature as I want
to show case the idea that the evils on the society can change its form. The use of vibrant colors
would be a response to the agitation of the people to remove such social evils. It is a tribute to
the activities of the people for their hard work and sacrifice. For this purpose, there will be
considerable use of colorful and vibrant colors. I would try to paint for providing inspiration to

the people. My main aim to to improve the societal values and for this I believe that art can play
a very significant and important role. I would try to do my best for the human society and its
continual growth and development.
Self Portrait