Talking about a painting.
1) Identify the painter, the date and the country if possible.
2) Identify the style and technique if possible.
3) Describe the picture, the main elements, positions.
4) Identify the colours, light and contrast.
5) Analyse the painting, what and why.
vocabulary for paintings
in the foreground
in the background
in the middle
on the right
on the left
at the top
at the bottom
in the corner
light
shadow
dark
tones
in front of
behind
next to
atmosphere
between
look like
represent
show
symbol
symbolize
figurative
abstract
realist
impressionist
modern
antique
classic
cubist
oil painting
watercolour
6) Say what emotions does the painting evokes.
7) Give a personal point of view on the painting.