Visual Analysis

Visual Analysis

In the picture there is a black fury animal peeking over a piece of wood. The picture is broken up into three rectangular sections. Starting from the first section, at the top of the page, to the last they get progressively smaller. In the top most section there is a blue sky and the top of three fluffy trees. The middle section is the dark animal’s nose, eyes and ears with wood behind it. The bottom section is one piece of wood. The bottom piece of wood matches what is seen behind the animals head.

This picture is confusing. In one sense the viewer may feel bad for the animal. It seems trapped inside the wood. The sky infers it is a beautiful day. The restriction of the animal contrasts the beauty and freedom that the blue sky represents. The “cage” the animal is stuck in is made of trees that have been killed and structured compared to the untouched nature on the outside of the “cage”. This may symbolize the animal’s fate. In a differing sense the picture makes me laugh. It is comical. The reflection of light in the animals left eye and on its nose is cute. It appears to be flirting with the camera, as if it is shy or embarrassed to be photographed.

The geometric shapes in this picture make it pleasing. It is a very organized image with a distinctive pattern. It alternates between a rectangular shape and a rounded oval shape. The tree tops mimic the form of the animals head as the wood planks do the section of sky. The same effect is accomplished between the texture of the trees to the animal and the sky to the wood. The repetition created by these patterns brings balance to the image.