Exploring Banksy's Art: A Guided Analysis
Discover the intricacies of Banksy's work through a guided analysis covering aspects such as composition, color, and metaphorical interpretations. Explore the significance of Banksy's anonymity and delve into the debate on graffiti as art or vandalism.
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Banksy le2
Recap questions: 1. Why does Banksy choose to remain anonymous? 2. Where did his graffiti / art begin and how did he become more well-known? 3. What purpose does Banksy work serve? 4. How does Banksy maintain control of his works whilst also preserving his anonymity? 5. Should graffiti be considered as art or is it just vandalism? 6. Which of Banksy s work caught your eye the most and why? Do it now
We analyse art work in a very similar way to how we analyse photographs. We need to consider the image first of all in terms of what we can literally see and then our thoughts about what the metaphorical meaning might be. New knowledge Then we need to focus in on the composition of the piece the focal point, the use of space, the foreground vs the background, the combination of the image and the lettering and the perspective. We should also consider the use of colour. In addition, some specific techniques have been added to consider when looking at Banksy s work. In this lesson, we are going to complete a guided analysis of the work Love is in the air.
Pen to paper Literal What can be seen?
Metaphorical / Symbolic of what AO1: Interpretation My thoughts Prior knowledge Connotations linked to textual reference Pen to paper AO1: Knowledge Research Websites Accounts Articles Critical analysis Conclusion: what is the main message Banksy is trying to make through this piece?
AO1: Knowledge Pen to paper
Composition Where is our eye drawn? How is the space used? What is in the foreground? Background? Are images and letters used together? What is the perspective of the piece? Pen to paper
Colour Is the image black and white (monochrome) or are many colours used or is there a mixture of both? Colourful? Are the colours harmonious or clashing? Are they complementary or do they contrast? Are they lively or dull? Pen to paper
Fields of inquiry Which of the fields of inquiry does the piece explore? Culture Identity Community Beliefs Value Education Arts Creativity Imagination Power Politics Justice Science Technology Environment Pen to paper
Pen to paper How does this work fit within Banksy s work and style as a whole? How does it represent his ideas / style / message as a whole?
Pen to paper How does this text connect to one of the literary texts you have studied in terms of field of inquiry / global issue?
Reflection Homework: P1 Guided analysis: How does Banksy use visual language to critique the injustice of war and conflict?
