Costume Life Drawing 1971

Editor: This is "Costume Life Drawing" by Peter Blake. The striking colours and unique pose of the figure really grab your attention. I'm interested in how you would approach analysing this work. Curator: Let's begin with its formal elements. Notice the contrasting textures: the patterned knit of the cardigan against the smoothness of the skin. Consider the interplay between the flatness of the figure and the implied depth of field. Editor: So, it's less about the subject matter, and more about how Blake uses the elements of art? Curator: Precisely. The colour palette, for example, with its bold reds and blues against the muted background, establishes a visual hierarchy. Consider how that might structure your interpretation of the whole. Editor: That’s helpful. I see the structure more clearly now. Thanks!