Description

-hand-carved ashanti stool

-sanded wood

-composed of several different shapes of triangles

-pattern and line

Analysis part one

Line: delicate vertical lines

Shape: 

-geometric: triangle in multiple 

spots on piece

Form: 

-geometric: rectangular prisms

-organic: ovals, arcs

Color: 

-natural sand wood color

-same throughout on all pieces

-subtle, not intense

-texture: smooth besides pattern; implied

-value: constant value throughout

 not really light or dark, monotone

-space: 

-positive space: mainly positive space 

  -Piece itself 

-negative space: shown through 

openings  enclosed in piece

Analysis part two

Balance: symmetrical; rectangular structure in the center of the piece seems to maintain balance 

-base gives it a sturdy feel as well as the center oval structure not being fully round

   - seems as one not just separate pieces 

Contrast: difference in shape; oval vs rectangular, rectangular Vs arched

-,Emphasis: layout of piece puts emphasis on oval and vertical rectangle

-base and seat of the stool seem to highlight these two pieces as the center of the structure, the focal point

-movement: 

-arc of the seat brings eye's attention to center oval piece 

-oval surrounding rectangle and pattern on it draws attention

Pattern: subtle pattern

- mainly triangles, some small lines

-proportion: each piece of the stool a

Has a distinct size different from the rest

-base is slightly smaller than the seat

-oval is larger than rectangular support

-rhythm:

-repetition of triangles creates movement

-smooth texture

-unity: smoothness combined with subtle pattern creates sense of whole ness

Artist: unknown

Title: ashanti stool

Date: mid 20th century

Medium: wood

Provenance: Ghana

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