7. Analytical language
Art analysis involves discussing the relationship of the elements of the artwork and other information and ideas. You show your interpretation of the art and justify the reasons for your views. These words and phrases are often used in analytical writing:
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Analytical verbs: Show : represent, portray, depict, reveal, demonstrate, convey, illustrate, give an impression Imply : suggest, indicate Use : apply, employ Create : construct, build
Emphasize
: highlight, stress, focus
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Analytical phrases:
This (x) illustrates…
This (x) is important because…
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Your essay discusses important, significant and interesting aspects of the artwork and its context. The adjectives important and significant can be combined with these nouns in your discussions:
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Adjective
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Nouns commonly used with the adjective |
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Important |
aspect, feature, element, factor, role, issue,
consideration, implication, tool, technique, development,
quality, stage, area, approach, decision
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Significant |
impact, difference, effect, change, role, development, influence, result, factor |
The adjectives meaningful, key, main, and relevant could also be useful in your analysis.
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