solved Step 1: Select your work of art – Gustav Klimt

Step 1: Select your work of art – Gustav Klimt The Kiss 
Pick a work of art that interests you — it can be from any period, region, or formal style that interests you. Please note:  you may create the work of art yourself if you like.
Step 2: Write an analysis paper about the work of art
Create a formal analysis for the work of art that you selected.   
Include:

An image of the work of art (make sure you cite the image correctly)
The name of the artist, title, medium, date it was created, and where it is locate
Basic information:  What can we notice at first glance about a work of art? Is it two-dimensional or three-dimensional? What is the medium? How big is the work? 
A description of the elements of art (select 2 – 3 that are most prominent):

Line:  Describe how line is present in the work of art. Be sure to include specific examples. 
Shape:  Describe how shape is used in the work of art. Be sure to include specific examples.   
Mass and Volume:  Describe how mass and volume function within the work of art. Be sure to include specific examples. 
Space:  Describe how space is organized within the work of art. Be sure to include specific examples. 
Texture:  Describe how texture is being used within the work of art. Be sure to include specific examples. 
Color: Describe how color is being used within the work of art.  Be sure to include specific examples. 

An analysis of the principles of design (select 1 – 2 that are most prominent):

Unity and Variety:  What elements in the work were used to create unity and provide variety? How have the elements been used to do so?
Scale/Proportion:  What is the scale of the work? Is it larger or smaller than what it represents (if it does depict someone or something)? Are the elements within the work in proportion to one another?
Balance: Is the work symmetrically or asymmetrically balanced?
Emphasis/Movement:  What is used within the artwork to create emphasis? Where are the areas of emphasis? Has movement been conveyed in the work, for example, through line or placement of figures?
Rhythm/Repetition:  Are there any elements within the work that create rhythm? Are any shapes or colors repeated?

A discussion of the materials or methods:

What material(s) did the artist use?
What methods(s) did the artist use?

An interpretation and evaluation of the work of art 

How do the elements of art, principles of design, and materials/methods impact what you believe the artist is communicating in this work of art?  Be sure to provide specific examples from the work in order to support your points.  
What do you believe the meaning of the work is? Be sure to provide specific examples from the work in order to support your points.   

Step 3: Create your PowerPoint presentation
 Slide 1:  An image of your work, the name of the artist, title, medium, date it was created, and where it is located

Slide 2:  A brief summary of your description of the elements of art, principles of design, and materials/methods
Slides 3:  A brief summary of your interpretation and evaluation