A formal analysis of an artwork specifically looks at the artist's use of the elements of art and principles of design. The following video provides a formal analysis of Kandinsky's Improvisation #31.
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Question 1: Describe a shape you see in Kandinsky's painting.
Question 2: What does the speaker identify as an example of emphasis?
Question 3: Which shapes appear to be in the foreground?
Question 4: Which shapes create balance?
Question 5: Do you find this piece pleasing? Why or why not?