What is the author’s thesis?
The importance of a description for an image. It is important to explain the image in a considerable way; being able to explain the significance and details in an image allows the the audience to understand the artist's point of view.
What examples does he use to support the thesis?
The exhibition that he uses is Avedon's "In the American West", where its goal is to depict the image of the American west and the contrast in the lifestyles. Discussing the style and the subject of the images are interesting to the exhibition.
In your own words, how does Barrett define:
Description: He definition of description is similar to the understanding of how information is stored. Meaning that person viewing this image will be able to see this picture and can interpret its meaning. It is their way of interpreting the image to their understanding/comprehension.
Subject and Subject Matter: It is being able to identify the object in the image as the atmosphere the object is in it. It could contrast from the object being positive and the surroundings be negative. It is mostly the ability to capture the tone of the background and the
Form: This is the way that is the art is displayed. The audience has a view of the art based on how the artist arranged it, as well as its location and placement; an art piece in MET may not have a place in MOMA.
Medium: Medium is the the art form. It could be the a photo, a painting or a sculpture. This art form gives meaning to itself and therefore give meaning for the person viewing it.
Style: Style is the artist's interpretation of the piece in the hope that he could convey it to their audience. The artist's style is a form of expressionism that is specific to them and their creativity, making it different to each artist.
In your own words, summarize what Barrett means when he refers to:
Comparing and Contrasting: Comparing and Contrasting is the ability to see the differences and similarities in an art piece. It is artist comparing their work to their previous works and to another artist's work.
Internal and External Sources of Information: Having an internal source of information pertains to the information derived from the subject. Getting external sources of information allows the artist to include the history and factual information pertaining to the artwork.
In your own words, summarize Barrett’s position on the relationship between:
Description and Interpretation: The relationship between description and interpretation depends on the critics understanding of the physical image and their understanding of the art. They are able to conceptualize the art to their own experiences, which will enhance their experience of viewing the exhibition.
Description and Evaluation: The relationship between description and interpretation is based on the being descriptive of artwork in relationship to other works. It is the critics ability to compare the standards of the artwork in comparison to the artist's previous work as well as works of other artists.
Write a concluding paragraph that includes:
The author explains the significance of image descriptions. The author explains that descriptions allow the audience to view the image as "window rather than a picture". The images give the audience the ability to conceptualize the work using their own experiences. The author wanted it clear that descriptions are extremely important for the artist to truly convey their thoughts to the critics. I thought that some of the images were interesting, as they were not necessary traditional; yet they gave me a sense of unsettledness as I am not to familiar with the concept.
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