Paper Purpose: Develop observation and description Check wetranfer file it has everything The 2 paintings in the word document for the interview namely "kiltir" and "chinatown" MLA || 6 pages | Annotated bibliography are not needed Paper Structure: 2 pages formal analysis of painting 1 2 pages formal analysis of painting 2 2 pages discussing why I chose these paintings and my experience with formal analysis Formal Analysis Requirements: Describe EVERY aspect of the artwork in detail Be specific, objective, and thorough Focus on what I see, not interpretations or feelings Discuss: size, scale, spatial aspects (foreground, middle-ground, background), surface qualities, marks, brushstrokes, composition, color, texture Describe how the painting is organized visually Mention my emotional response, but only in relation to specific formal qualities What to Avoid: No research on artist or artwork No interpretations of meaning No historical context No creative writing No critique based on likes/dislikes Painting Selection (already done): Select paintings with lots of visual elements to describe Paintings that challenge me or I don't understand are good choices Link to everything: https://we.tl/t-4GTl2BVaXj