four components of art (3)
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FOUR COMPONENTS OF ART
Describe, Analyze, Interpretation, Judgement
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DESCRIBETell what you see (the visual facts).
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Questions
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What is the name of the artist who created the artwork?
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Questions continue… What kind of artwork is it, what medium
is it? What is the name of the artwork? When was the artwork created? Name some major events in history
occurring at the same time as this artwork was created.
List literal objects in the painting (trees, rivers, mountains, etc.)
What do you notice first when you look at the work? Why?
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Questions continue… What kinds of colors do you see? How
would you describe them? What shapes can you see? What kind of
edges do the shapes have? Are there lines in the work? If so, what
kinds of lines are they? What sort of textures do you see? How
would you describe them?
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Last of Describe Questions What time of day/night is it? How can you
tell? What is the overall visual effect or mood
of the work?
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ANALYZEMentally separate the parts or elements, thinking in terms of textures, shapes/forms, light/dark or bright/dull colors, types of lines and sensory qualities.
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ANALYZE
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Questions How has the artist used colors in the
work? What sort of effect do the colors have on
the work? How has the artist used shapes within the
work of art? How have lines been used in the work? Has the artist used the illusion of texture
or actual texture? How has texture been used in the work?
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Questions continue How has the artist used light in the work?
(Is there an illusion of a scene with lights and shadows, or does the artist use light and dark values in a more abstract way?)
How has the overall visual effect the mood of the work?
How were design tools used to achieve a particular look or focus?
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Interpretation
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INTERPRETATIONSeeks to explain the meaning of a work based on what you have learned so far about the work.
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Questions What was the artist’s statement in his/her
work? What do you think it means? What does it mean to you? How does this relate to you and your life? What feelings do you have when you look
at the work? Are there things in the work that
represent other things/symbols?
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Questions continue Why do you think the artist chose to work
in this manner and made these kinds of artistic decisions?
Why did the artist create this work?
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Judgement
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JUDGEMENTAfter careful observation, analysis and interpretation of an artwork, you make the judgement based on your understanding of the work.
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Questions Why do you think this work has intrinsic
value or worth (i.e. A beautiful work of art, conveys an important social message, affects the way I see the world, makes insightful connections reaffirms a religious belief, etc.)?
Does the work have a benefit for others? Do you find the work communicates an
idea, feeling or principle that has value to others?
What kind of effect do you think the work could have for others?
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Questions continue Explore your criticism as much as the
positive perceptions. Make sure to share what your opinion is
based on.
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Sources:“Four Steps to Artistic Criticism” by the Janice Mason Art Museum. http:diversifiedarts.wordpress.com, 1/26/14.