=======Paintings: How to Write a Long Description=======

Depending on the context, a painting may need a complex description. These can be especially complicated and overwhelming since art is so subjective, and if it requires a long description then the painting may be very detailed. Like all long descriptions, break it down into logical parts and start describing.

The description of a Painting needs to reference the following elements:
  * An overview of the artwork piece including style
  * the title 
  * a brief description of the main components

<note>Often this is enough, and can go into the Alt-text with no long description required. If the context calls for more then proceed with a long description.</note>

The [[https://poet.diagramcenter.org/how.html|Poet Centre]] has a few tutorials on writing Alt-text for paintings that are very helpful. 

For a complex description it is important to consider the context for which you need the description. This may include:

  * The painting style
  * The color and composition
  * The style and location of the figures/elements in the image
  * Allegorical Meaning
  * Historical Context

For examples, go to [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt_text_examples:paintings|Alt-text Samples: Paintings]].


<note tip>Go to [[public:nnels:etext:images:writing_tip_point_form|Writing Tip: Using Point Form Technique]] for a breakdown on how you can start the writing process</note>

<note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-Text Q&A]]</note>

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