Frameworks for Analyzing Images

The following is a system for dissecting images in order to receive deeper meaning.

Apply these to the images from Chapters 1-4 in order to write brief analytic statements on the back of this sheet.

Contributing Factors:

I. Two-dimensionality -

A. What is the arrangement of the foreground and background?

B. How is the frame used?

C. What perspective is the image presented from? Even, below, or above?

II. Balance -

A. Does empty space or the image dominate the space?

B. Is the primary figure symmetrical or asymmetrical?

C. Are there differences in scale between components?

III. Lines -

A. How would you characterize the weight or heaviness of the artist’s lines?

B. Do the lines give the image a feeling of texture?

C. Are there lines that imply movement?

IV. Setting

V. Imagery

VI. Symbolism

Analytic Inferences:

I. Tone and Mood.

A.

B.

II. Message and Theme

A.

B.

 

 

Chapter Four

Theme?

Tone?

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Label portions of the image below for the frameworks above. Which areas of the image correspond to each framework?

For each image below, write a brief analytic state about how two of the frameworks above correspond with the themes and tones of each chapter.

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Chapter Four

Theme?

Tone?

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