Art Criticism -Art Criticism - The description, analysis, evaluation,
interpretation, and judgment of works of art. It is a common assumption that criticism is necessarily negative, when actually it can
vary in degrees of positivepositive as well as negative remarks. Critical methods vary
considerably in their approaches to considering the forms, contents, and contexts
of works of art.
"I don't know anything about art, "I don't know anything about art, but I know what I like."but I know what I like."
Gelett Burgess (1866-1951).Gelett Burgess (1866-1951).
Step 1Step 1
DescriptionDescriptionDescribe what you see.Describe what you see.
Think of this step like you are trying to describe Think of this step like you are trying to describe the painting to someone on the telephone.the painting to someone on the telephone.
Take nothing for granted!! Take nothing for granted!!
……only the facts of what can be seen.only the facts of what can be seen.
Step 2Step 2
AnalysisAnalysisBreak the painting down by :Break the painting down by :
Elements of ArtElements of Art
Principles of DesignPrinciples of Design
Elements of ArtElements of Art
LineLine
ShapeShape
SpaceSpace
MassMass
Time & MotionTime & Motion
LightLight
ColorColor
TextureTexture
Principles of DesignPrinciples of Design
Unity & VarietyUnity & Variety
BalanceBalance
Emphasis & SubordinationEmphasis & Subordination
ContrastContrast
Repetition & RhythmRepetition & Rhythm
Scale & ProportionScale & Proportion
Step 3Step 3
InterpretationInterpretation
What was the artist trying to say, What was the artist trying to say, express?express?
What does the painting say to you?What does the painting say to you?
Step 4Step 4
JudgmentJudgment
Do you like it , and why or Do you like it , and why or why not.why not.
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