5 Style
In this chapter, we will discuss the components of an artwork as they relate to style, which is the distinctive visual characteristics of an artwork. It is important to be able to analyze style in order to understand what you can visually borrow from other works.
Figure 5.1 Ellen Mueller, Erma Series: Leaving (2012) mixed media on paper, 12" x 12". © Ellen Mueller. Color image available at accompanying website - http://RemixingAndDrawing.com.
Components of an Artwork
Subject
The components of an artwork consist of the subject, form, content, and context. The subject is what the artist is attempting to portray. For example, in the work ...
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