Analyze the painting "Girls in the Sun" by V.E. Makovsky on the following questions:Value / tone / light • Has a wide tonal range been used in the artwork (i.e. a broad range of darks, highlights and mid-tones) or is the tonal range limited (i.e. pale and

Analyze the painting "Girls in the Sun" by V.E. Makovsky on the following questions:Value / tone / light
• Has a wide tonal range been used in the artwork (i.e. a broad range of darks,
highlights and mid-tones) or is the tonal range limited (i.e. pale and faint;
subdued; dull; brooding and dark overall; strong highlights and shadows, with little
mid-tone values)? What is the effect of this?
Where are the light sources within the artwork or scene? Is there a single
consistent light source or multiple sources of light (sunshine; light bulbs; torches;
lamps; luminous surfaces)? What is the effect of these choices (i.e. mimics
natural lighting conditions at a certain time of day or night; figures lit from the
side to clarify form; contrasting background or spot-lighting used to accentuate a
focal area; soft and diffused lighting used to mute contrasts and minimize harsh
shadows; dappled lighting to signal sunshine broken by surrounding leaves;
chiaroscuro used to exaggerate theatrical drama and impact; areas cloaked in
darkness to minimize visual complexity; to enhance our understanding of
narrative, mood or meaning)?
Are representations of three-dimensional objects and figures flat or
tonally modeled? How do different tonal values change from one to the next (i.e.
gentle, smooth gradations; abrupt tonal bands)?

• Are there any unusual, reflective or transparent surfaces, mediums or materials
which reflect or transmit light in a special way?

• Has tone been used to help communicate atmospheric perspective (i.e. paler
and bluer as objects get further away)?

• Are gallery or environmental light sources where the artwork is displayed
fixed or fluctuating? Does the work appear different when viewed at different times
of day? How does this affect your interpretation of the work?

• Are shadows depicted within the artwork? What is the effect of these shadows
(i.e. anchors objects to the page; creates the illusion of depth and space; creates
dramatic contrasts)?

• Do sculptural protrusions or relief elements catch the light and/or create cast
shadows or pockets of shadow upon the artwork? How does this influence the
viewer’s experience?
How has tone been used to help direct the viewer’s attention to focal areas?

• Would it be appropriate to use value / tone in a similar way within your own
artwork? Why / why not?