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Art Detective
ART CRITICISM is much like being a detective. You are trying to find out the secret message the artist has hidden in the artwork.
Art Critique: Verbal or written description, analysis, interpretation and judgment
Sixth and Seventh Graders: You need to know how to critique an artwork verbally and written!
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DescriptionA description is a statement that creates a mental image of
something. State only facts!
In a critique, describe the work of art to someone as if they had never seen it before.
Make sure you refer to the Elements of Design - Value* Shape * Form * Color * Space *Texture * Line
*Things like….•Subject of the artwork •Objects in the painting. •First impression. Note the characteristics of the artwork that first jump out at you. •Colors used. •Shapes, lines and texture. •Value – where you see light/darks•Space - what is in the fore/middle and background•Sensory qualities. Identify the predominant mood and visual effect.•Location
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AnalysisAnalyzing a work of art tells about the how the artist
has used the Elements of Design. State only facts! Make sure you refer to the Principles of Design- Balance
*Contrast * Emphasis * Movement* Pattern *
And how it applies to …Color. Shapes.Forms.lines. Texture. Light and shadow. (value.)
It answers the question, "How did the artist do it?"
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InterpretationBased on what you have learned so far about
the artwork….• What do you think the artist was trying to
say?• Why did the artist create this artwork? • What do you think it means? • What feelings do you have when looking at
this artwork? • Do you think there are things in the artwork
that represent other things - symbols?
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Judgment• Do you like this artwork?
• Do you think it is a good artwork?• Do think it is an important artwork?• Would display this artwork in your home? • Is this artwork good enough to put in a
museum?Justify your opinion. Explain why you feel
the way you do about this artwork based on what you have learned about it.