Digital Art Analysis - Logan Zillmer Assessment

Select the correct subject matter type for this artwork

• Portrait

• Still-Life

• Figure in the Environment

• Abstract Art

Select the most accurate description of the subject matter

• A man stands on a ladder surrounded by a bunch of people. The landscape is a snow-covered field and overcast sky.

• This cloudy landscape is filled with repetitive rows of a man on a ladder, each slightly different angles and distances from the viewer. The men have their heads poking through square cutouts in the clouds into blue skies.

Select the relevant planning process for the production of this artwork

• Model shoot with green screen. Selection or photography of landscape. Editing images together using selection tool, duplication of layers and shapes cut from landscape to create windows to a bright sky layer.

• Booking several models, paint the backdrop. Take props and models to location photoshoot, installation of false ceiling in a studio, editing the colours of the photograph.

There is no singular focal point due to the even spacing between the repeated figures. The repetition of the figure on the ladder creates a pattern, causing no one thing to stand out.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following composition strategies have not been used in this artwork

• Rule of Thirds

• Depth of Field (variation of sharp and soft focus)

• Asymmetrical Balance

• Cropping the subject matter outside the frame

Composition Strategies

The artist has used natural proportion and perspective to show convincing depth of the figures in the environment.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Composition Strategies

The artist has created an illusion that the sky is low through the perspective and positioning of the square skylights in the clouds.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The colour scheme in this artwork is

• Split complimentary: Purple / red > green

• Analogous – cool colours

• Black and white (achromatic)

• Analogous – warm colours

Select the most accurate statement about the mood of the artwork

• The mood is somber due to the monotony of desaturated colour, dominated by greys tones causing a hopeless feeling.

• The mood is lighthearted due to the bright blue pops of colour through the skylight squares above the figure’s heads.

Regarding Shape and Contrast,

which statement is most relevant to this artwork

• The hard-edged  geometric squares of the skylights and man-made ladder represent structure and stability in comparison to the soft organic shape the men and clouds which represent fragility.

• This is a low contrast image as there are no strong darks or light areas in the image. Predominantly organic line and shape are used as there are no straight lines.