Phase 1 Broad Observations (
1️⃣ What is the first thing that captures your attention in this painting?
2️⃣ How many figures are in the painting, and what are their distinguishing characteristics?
3️⃣ What differences do you notice in their expressions, posture, and emotions?
4️⃣ How does color contribute to the overall mood? Are there specific areas where colors seem more intense?
5️⃣ How are the figures interacting with each other, or are they separate?
6️⃣ What do you notice about their eyes? Are they expressive, realistic, distorted, or abstracted?
7️⃣ The male figure’s eyes are different—one is crisscrossed, and the other is barely visible and looking away. What does this suggest about his emotional state?
8️⃣ The female figure’s eyes are also different—one is clear and structured, while the other is more opaque, as if she is crying. How does this affect your interpretation of her emotions?
9️⃣ If this painting were an interaction between two people in a relationship, what might be happening between them?
🔟 Does this remind you of any particular artistic styles or movements?