Write a 500+ word essay observing and analyzing the use of the elements of art and principles of design in three artworks.

Assignment:

Write a 500+ word essay observing and analyzing the use of the elements of art and principles of design in three artworks.

Specifics:

Choose one 2-Dimensional artwork from each of the following art collections:
The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea’s collection of artist Yoo Youngkuk:

https://artsandculture.google.com/search/asset/?p=national-museum-of-modern-and-contemporary-art-korea&em=g1235kqtt&categoryId=artist
The Museum of Modern Art’s collection of artist Ellsworth Kelly (scroll down past exhibitions):

https://www.moma.org/artists/3048?=undefined&page=&direction=fwd
The Museo Dolores Olmedo’s collection of oil paintings:

https://artsandculture.google.com/search/asset/?p=museo-dolores-olmedo&em=m031cgw&categoryId=medium
For each chosen artwork:
– List the name of the artist and title of the work. (For Yoo Youngkuk’s work, please include a picture or detailed description since his works often have the same name.)
– Describe how and where the artist employs three different elements of art/principles of design.
– Explain how the use of those elements/principles creates a compelling visual image and imparts meaning to the viewer.
– Choose from and include these terms we’ve established in class, remember to use associated vocabulary when appropriate:
Emphasis (Focal Point, Multi Focal, Afocal)
Balance (Visual Weight, Symmetrical, Asymmetrical, Radial)
Unity (Variety, Repetition, Rhythm)
Line (Line quality, Expressive, Analytic)
Shape (Positive Shape, Negative Shape)
Value (Contrast)
Color (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Monochromatic, Polychromatic, Complimentary, Analogous)
Texture (Actual Texture, Visual Texture)

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