Art Criticism

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Art Criticism

• By Miss Jensen

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The Art Critiquing Process

• A method of organizing the facts and thoughts
  about a particular work of art.

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Art Critiquing Process

• Similar to the Scientific Method

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The Art Critiquing Process

• Is broken down into four steps
• Description
• Analysis
• Interpretation
• Judgment

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Remember

• There is no right answer
• Not all people are going to agree with you.

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First Step Description

• Describe the picture
• Talk about
• what you see
• about the subject
• medium
• Remember You must be objective

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Second Step Analysis

• What the message of the artwork is
• What ideas does this work represent?
• When analyzing use
• Elements Of Art
• Principles of Design

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Second Step Analysis

• Elements Of Art
• Line
• Color
• Texture
• Shape
• Form
• Space
• Value

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Second Step Analysis

• Principles of Design
• Rhythm and Movement
• Balance
• Proportion
• Variety and Emphasis
• Harmony and Unity

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Third Step Interpretation

• Your thoughts on
• what the artist is trying to say
• what this work means to you

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Fourth Step Judgment

• Express your opinion.
• Your thoughts about the work
• Is it successful?
• Do you like it? Why?

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Going On A Field Trip!

• And you do not have to get out of your seat!

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Off To The Gallery

• We are going to be going to a digital gallery to
  see Abe Strations new exhibit. Your are critics
  going to be writing about his new exhibit for the
  magazine Artworks.

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Lets Go to the Gallery

• Work with a partner
• Pick one of Abe Strations artwork
• Use the Art Chart to help you
• Now Lets go the the Gallery...

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Title Perspective

• Medium Paper Pencil
• Year 2005

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Title Dream

• Medium Paper Pencil/ Year 2004

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Title Close Up

• Medium Paper Pencil/ Year 2006

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Title Thoughts

• Medium Paper Conte Pastel
• Year 2004

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Title Sun Set

• Medium Paper Color Pencil
• Year 2004

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Lets Reflect

• What are your thoughts about the artwork?
• What did you learn about critiquing?