no woman no cry

nat 5 revising

Who created No Woman No Cry

Chris Ofili

When was No Woman No Cry created

1998

What medium did Chris Ofili use

Mixed media

Who inspired No Woman No Cry

Doreen Lawrence, mother of Stephen Lawrence

What is the main theme of the painting

Grief, loss and the impact of racism

What colours are used in the painting

Bright reds, yellows and blues against a dark background

How does Ofili use colour

He contrasts bright colours with a dark background

What is the effect of the contrasting colours

The woman stands out and attracts the viewer's attention

How does Ofili use shape

He uses curved shapes in the woman's face and tears

What is the effect of curved shapes

They create a flowing appearance and draw attention to the woman's sadness

How does Ofili create texture

He uses layered materials including glitter and elephant dung

What is the effect of the texture

It creates a raised and uneven surface that makes the painting distinctive

How does Ofili use tone

He contrasts darker areas with lighter and brighter areas

What is the effect of tone

It makes the woman stand out against the dark background

What do the tears represent

The woman's grief and emotional pain

What is the purpose of the painting

To communicate grief and highlight the impact of racism on families

What is mixed media

Using different materials in one artwork

What works well in the painting

The contrasting colours, expressive face and unusual textures

How can colour make artwork effective

It attracts attention and communicates mood or emotion

How can texture make artwork effective

It adds visual interest and makes the surface distinctive

How can shape make artwork effective

It guides the viewer's attention towards important areas

How should you structure a National 5 analysis answer

Identify the technique, describe it and explain its effect

Give an example of analysing colour Ofili uses bright colours against a dark background, making the woman stand out and emphasising the emotional impact

Give an example of analysing texture Ofili uses layered materials to create a raised texture, making the artwork visually interesting and distinctive

Give an example of analysing shape Ofili uses curved shapes in the tears, drawing attention to the woman's sadness