Question

What is the first step that you should undertake when performing a visual analysis of a work of art?

1. Understand the concept behind each element and principle of design in the artwork.
2.Analyze whether the artist successfully portrayed the central message in the artwork.
3.Make a list of the different principles of design used by the artist in the artwork.
4.Use gestalt principles to interpret the artwork as a whole.

Answer 1

3.Make a list of the different principles of design used by the artist in the artwork.

Step-by-step explanation:

It says this in the PLATO tutorial prior to the quiz.

Answer 2

The first step in performing a visual analysis of a work of art is to analyze whether the artist successfully portrayed the central message in the artwork. It is necessary to know whether or not the central message can be understood by the audience because it implies that the art was able to deliver the essence of what it wishes to deliver. It then becomes easy to understand the other elements in the art.