How to describe a work of art?
- Describe the meaning of the work of art (emphasize the idea or message of the author, talk about how the artwork affects the viewer).
- Tell about the context of the artwork (where and when the piece was created, and what were the reasons for its creation).
- Describe the technique used (tell about the materials used to create it and the techniques used by the author).
- Describe the style of the artwork (what characteristics colours, shapes and lines in the artwork have).
- Add personal comments and answers (tell how the artwork affects you and what associations it evokes in you).
- Write your conclusions about the artwork (summarise your analysis of the artwork).