Formal Analysis is an assessment of visual elements that construct sculptures or any given art work. It is important to use formal analysis to describe a piece of art work because it pin points each element illustrated and expresses the meaning of each element.

The components of formal analysis are:

• Line
• Shape and form
• Space
• Color
• Texture

Lines can be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, thick, thin, curved, and thick or thin. These lines allow artists to compose pieces that communicate to the viewer by creating various images using different techniques. Shapes and forms of objects bring life to a 2 dimensional object and allow viewers to better interpret the work. Space in art brings a 2 dimensional object to a 3 dimensional state through a feeling of depth and use of shadowing techniques. The three main characteristics of color are hue (red, blue, green, etc.) , value (how light or dark it is)  and intensity (how bright or dull it is) . Color allows artists to depict emotions or playful meaning through their work. Texture brings surface value to art work. If the art work is 2 dimensional texture allows artists to illustrate how the object would feel in reality. All of these elements define art work and allow us to fully understand a piece of art work.