The Task

Please choose THREE different artworks by three different artists. You should try to look at one painting, a piece of sculpture and one piece of architecture.

It’s great if you choose artworks or buildings you’ve seen in person, but it’s not essential—especially if they’re hard to access (see gallery visit notes below).

Key Instructions

How to Present Your Work

Type your work as a Word document (or similar). You might find it helpful to jot down notes by hand first.

For each artwork or building, include:

• Artist or architect’s name
• Full title of the work
• Date it was made
• Location (for architecture)
• An image

Then, write brief bullet points (around 10 per piece) using these prompts:

1. Description
What does the artwork show? Recognisable figures? Landscape? For buildings — what’s the size, shape, or style? Is it decorative or plain? Try to spot features like columns or pediments.

2. Materials & Techniques
What’s it made of? How do the materials affect its look or meaning? For sculptures, explore materials like bronze or marble. For paintings, look at brushwork — e.g. impasto (thick paint).

3. Composition & Colour
Is the work balanced or uneven? How does your eye move across it? What colours are used — warm, cool, bold, subtle?

4. Light & Tone
How is light used? Does it create drama or depth?

5. Space & Depth
How does the artist create a sense of 3D space?

6. Context
What inspired the artist or architect? Is it linked to history, politics, or culture? Does it reflect its time or go against it?

Feel free to include anything else you find interesting!