1. Choose the piece you wish to analyze from the list provided.
2.A formal analysis includes an analysis of the forms appearing in the work you have
chosen.
3.DO NOT DO OUTSIDE RESEARCH FOR THIS PAPER, however you must cite the
textbook at least 3 times.
Format for the Paper:
Make sure you proofread your papers for adhering to the information listed above, as well as
incorrect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and other errors. In addition, make sure your paper
includes a thesis statement. Your grade will reflect your ability to follow these guidelines.
In the first paragraph, called the introduction, you will include:
? the name of the artist (if known), title (which is underlined or italicized every time you
use the title in your paper), date, and medium (if known)
? what you think is the subject
? a very brief description of the work
? thesis statement – usually the last line or so of your first paragraph.
Remember-
Be specific, cite actual elements in your work in a descriptive way
Avoid generalizations (“it’s a nice painting” or “all paintings from the Renaissance are about
religion” for example.)
Avoid cliché or overused phrases that mean nothing, such as: “since the dawn of time, people
have made art” or “back in the day, music was very stuffy”
Avoid adjectives that do not really tell your reader anything specific: amazing, wonderful, good,
nice, interesting, beautiful, etc.
Write in paragraphs! Each paragraph should have a focus. If you feel your focus changing, it is
time for a new paragraph.
Do not spend an excessive amount of space on an introduction or on your conclusion. Start right
in on the work itself. Your conclusion should naturally occur, as you attempt to access the value
and quality of the work.
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