Reviewing subject representation…animals, birds, fish and insects...

Representing animals, birds, fish and insects…

Has the artist, designer or craftsperson highlighted particular linear elements, shapes and textures associated with the body of the animal, bird, fish or insect? How has the artist, designer or craftsperson depicted these elements or changes to these elements? Why has the artist, designer or craftsperson highlighted these elements or changes to these elements?

Describe the surrounds or the background in a representation of an animal, bird, fish or insects on display. Does the depiction of the animal or bird or fish or insect form dominate, or does the background feature more heavily in the composition?

Does the background consist of a monotone plane, or natural forms, or man-made forms? Describe the relationship between the background and the representation of the animal, bird, fish or insect.

If the artist, designer or craftsperson has intended the representation to convey a specific message or evoke a particular emotional response, describe the elements used to achieve this. If necessary, refer to the use of line, tone, colour, texture, scale and compositional techniques.

Has the animal, bird, fish or insect been depicted as a captive in a cage or a compound, or has the animal, bird, fish or insect been represented as a free creature?