THE SUBJECT IS COLOR

Section 1


Museum Visit:
1. Visit IN PERSON an artwork in the:
The Gardner Museum, 280 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115
Tuesday-Sunday 11 am-5 pm, Free with MassArt ID

2. Title: __________________________________


Artist:____________________________

3. Answer:
a. Immediate Response-What is your immediate response in relationship to color?
b. Objective Description- Objective Description-Describe the work to a blind person.
c. Formal Matters- Describe the work using properties of value, color-value, hue, intensity, temperature & texture and any other 2d principles.
d. The Story It Tells-Does the work tell a story? How does color
reinforce this idea?


View On-Line: http://www.gardnermuseum.org

4. How does the on-line color reproduction differ from the original? Be specific.
5. What color characteristics in the original are or are not translated on-line?
6. What stands out in your mind about the different viewing experiences?
7. Which way of viewing the work do you prefer? Why?

Due: M Oct. 27 POST IMAGE & RESPONSE ON YOUR BLOG