This area of study focuses on an analysis of artworks. Artworks by artists and/or groups of artists
from different times and cultures are analysed in order to understand how art elements and principles
are used to communicate artists’ ideas, and create aesthetic qualities and identifiable styles. These art
elements include line, tone, shape, colour, texture and may include other elements such as sound and
light. Visual principles may include repetition, scale and space. The use of signs, symbols and images
for their implied meaning are also identified and discussed. In analysing artworks, students further
develop appropriate art terminology and skills in researching and using a variety of references.