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What is the purpose of the title of an art work and how to come up with the perfect title. I am sure everyone has grappled with naming an artwork, trying to find the perfect title which describes the work of art to perfection and is an apt representation of the artist’s intention. An appropriate title can add value to the artwork and complement it, whereas a pretentious or incongruous title can sometimes be a distraction. An interesting title can even spark an interest in the artwork and engage the viewer instantly.
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Tips on How to Title an Artwork
By Nalini MalaviyaArt Scene India
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How to Title an Artwork
What is the purpose of the title of an art work?
An appropriate title can add value to the artwork and complement it, whereas a pretentious or incongruous title can sometimes be a distraction. An interesting title can even spark an interest in the artwork and engage the viewer instantly
How to Title an Artwork?
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• The title of an artwork is an introduction and provides a context to the viewer and allows him/her to approach it with a sense of anticipation.
• Short titles which are descriptive and aligned with the visuals work best. Very long and ostentatious titles sound just that, exaggerated and even absurd.
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Coming up with the perfect title
Finding the right title can be an interesting process -titles can be simple and straightforward, descriptive, numbered after the series, imaginative and even philosophical.
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Coming up with the perfect title
The names can be based on colours, emotions, events, elements, objects, location, literary text, popular fiction and concept, depending on the content and theme of the artwork.
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Follow These Steps
• Begin by jotting down the thoughts and ideas behind your artwork.
• Write down phrases which express your intent and views, then choose the ones which work best and correlate with the artwork.
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Follow These Steps
• See if you can simplify them further, yet make them sound better. A thesaurus can be a very useful tool in looking for similar and better sounding words, but do make sure that the meaning remains unchanged.
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Follow These Steps
• Excerpts or short phrases from literary prose and poetry which are adapted to suit the artwork can certainly add interest.
• Although, not all titles may appear on Google, it may help to cross check to ensure that your title is original. If not you can introduce minor variations.
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Final Tips
• Keep it short• See that it expresses the idea behind the
artwork• Ensure there is a connect between the
artwork and the title
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Final Tips
• Try for originality• See that it has some link to the entire series• Get feedback from a fellow artist or an
impartial viewer
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• Let me know how you go about naming your artworks and if you have any tips for others.
• As a viewer have you come across any interesting titles that you would like to share, please comment on Art Scene India
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