1. Artist/ designer Analysis
Use this sheet when analysing the work of artists and designers to help you organise your thoughts and opinions into a piece of writing that is clear and accurate.
Use these questions to help you structure your writing when analysing pieces of Art
What is the work called?
When was it made?
Tell me a little bit about the Artist.
What are your first thoughts about the work?
When adding information use:-
Also, as well as, again, coupled with, likewise, similar, in addition, moreover, furthermore, including.
When comparing and contrasting information use:-
In contrast, by comparison, instead, on the other hand, however, rather than, whereas, alternatively, in comparison with, even though, nevertheless
What do you see in the image?
What colours, shapes and textures do you see?
Are there any unusual features that you notice?
How do you think the work was made?
What colours, shapes and/ or textures stand out the most?
Is there a main focus in the work? Why/Why not?
When starting or continuing a sentence use:-
Firstly, to begin with, first of all, in the first place, secondly, at the same time, the next step, meanwhile, while, earlier, next,
When showing similarities use:-
Equally, identically, likewise, coupled with, together with, similarly,
How does the work make you feel, or what feelings could it represent?
Does the piece remind you of anything? What? Why?
When emphasising information use:-
Above all, with attention to, particularly, especially, in particular, most importantly
What is similar about the two pieces you have looked at?
Are there any main differences between them?
Do they show different ideas or meanings?
Which of the two do you prefer the most? Why?
How does the artist’s/ designers work link to the theme/ subject you are looking at ?
How could you use the artists/ designers ideas in your own work?
When giving an example use:-
For example, such as, for instance, specifically, in particular, including, to illustrate this, to give an example.
When making a conclusion or summarizing use:-
To sum up, in conclusion, to summarize, in summary, in final analysis, finally, all in all, on the whole, in brief.

2. Spellings, Grammar and Punctuation
Analysis keywords
Shape, form, space
Closed
Open
Distorted
Flat
Organic
Deep
Positive
Negative
Foreground
Background
Composition
Curvaceous
Elongated
Large
Small
2D D
Tone
Bright
Dark
Faded
Smooth
Harsh
Contrasting
Intense
Sombre
Grey
Strong
Powerful
Feint
Light
Medium
Dramatic
Pattern and Texture
Repeated
Uniform
Geometric
Random
Symmetrical
Soft
Irregular
Coarse Bold
Uneven
Bumpy
Rough
Spiky
Broken
Furry
Fine Flat
Grid
Line
Fluent
Free Rough
Controlled
Angular
Delicate
Flowing
Simple
Thick Thin
Horizontal
Interrupted
Rounded
Overlapping
Faint
Colour
Bright Bold
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Radiant
Dull Vivid
Monochrome
Harmonious
Complementary
Natural
Earthy
Subtle
Pale
Cool Warm
Saturated
Luminous
, hidden, textural, dynamic, disturbed, sophisticated, puzzling, optimistic, powerful, intentional, concealed, subtle, Basic, simple, solid, loud, quiet, bright, realistic, stylised, observed, busy, vibrant, strange, interesting, balanced, lively, negative, recognisable, abstract, tactile, meaningful, symbolic, depressing, unique, emotive
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Spellings, Grammar and Punctuation