What is an Art Critique?
Define "Art Critique" according to the study guide
a systematic discussion of an artwork that includes four steps: description, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation.
The first step if an art critique is
Describe(Description)
The second step of an art critique is
Analyze(analysis)
Step 3 of an art critique is
Interpret(interpretation)
Step 4 of an art critique is
Evaluate(evaluation)
True or False:
one purpose of an art critique is to help you figure out how much money an artwork is worth
False
What is the name of the set of Art Vocabulary used in Step 1
Elements of Art/Design
What is the name of the set of art vocabulary used in step 2
Principles of Art/Design
True or False:
In this step you are explaining what the meaning of the artwork is or why the artist created
True
Name all 4 criteria we have learned about to evaluate artwork
Formalism
Originality
Expressionism
Aesthetics
True or False:
One purpose of an art critique is to help you understand different purposes artwork serves in our world
True
True or False:
In step one of an art critique you give your opinion on what the artwork looks like
False:
you are only collecting data and stating FACTS. No Opinions.
Explain what you do in step 2 of an art critique
Identify and explain how the artist used the Principles of Design, or in other words talk about how the artwork is organized
In this step you must provide evidence to support your responses. Where does the evidence come from?
Steps 1 and 2
or from the artwork
What is Formalism?
When an artist demonstrates total unity/harmony in their artwork by using the elements and principles is a masterful way.
Name at least one more purpose for art critique from the study guide(cannot use answer from previous questions)
correct answers:
-it exposes you to new ideas, imagery, and techniques/styles
-it is good training , and helps you learn about the field of art
OR
-it can help you generate new ideas to bring to your own work.
List all of the information you collect during step 1 of an Art Critique
-Name of artist
-Name of Artwork
-year it was created
-Size
-Materials(medium)
-Description of what the artwork looks like using art vocabulary
True or False:
There is only one correct response for step 3 of an art critique
False
Everyone responds differently based on their perception of the artwork.
The most important thing to verify your response is providing the BEST evidence available within steps 1 and 2 to support it.
What is originality?
When an artwork is completely unique or feels fresh/new. This can be based on the content/message or their use of material, location of the artwork, etc.
Compare and Contrast Art Critique to Close Reading(of a text)
open ended response, teacher will decide if answer is adequate
What is Expressionism?
AND
What is Aesthetics?
When an artist is successful in conveying a theme or a message through their artwork
When you find an artwork is beautiful. This is completely subjective, so it will differ from person to person.