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How to CRITIQUE
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John Singleleton CopleyPaul Revere, c. 1768-70Oil on canvas35 x 28 1/2 in. (88.9 x 72.3 cm)Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Table of Content
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1. What is a Critique2. Critiquing Step 1: Description3. Critiquing Step 2: Analysis4. Critiquing Step 3: Interpretation5. Critiquing Step 4: Evaluation6. Critiquing Videos7. It’s your turn to Critique8. Critique: Painting I9. Critique: Painting II10. References
What is a CRITIQUE?
A written or oral analysis of a work
of art.
cri·tique (kri tēk′)
Jackson Pollock
Cathedral, 1947Enamel and aluminum paint on canvas71 1/2 x 35 in.Dallas Museum of Art
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4 Steps for CRITIQUING art
Description
Analysis
Interpretation
Evaluation
What objective facts can you
list?
How is the work
constructed or composed?
How does the work makes
you feel?
Is the work successful?
Step 1 DESCRIPTION Artist
Title
Media & Medium
Date
Dimensions
Art Movement
Subject
What basic information
do you know about the
work of art?
Step 1 DESCRIPTION
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Example
ARTIST: Paul Cezanne
TITLE: Pyramid of Skulls
DATE: c. 1901
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas
DIMENSIONS: 14 5/8 x 17 7/8" (37 x 45.5 cm)
SUBJECT: Still life of skulls
ART MOVEMENT: Post-Impressionism
Step 2 ANALYSIS
Describe the work using the elements of art and principles of
design. How is the work composed?
Step 2 ANALYSIS Elements of Art Principles of Design
Form Balance
Line Emphasis
Color Contrast
Texture Proportion
Space Pattern
Value Rhythm
Shape Unity
Variety
Step 2 ANALYSIS
Henri Matisse Dance (II), 1910Oil on canvas8' 5 5/8" x 12' 9 1/2" (260 x 391 cm)
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Example
Complementary COLORS are used to create CONTRAST and place EMPHASIS on the dancers.
LINE is used to define the contour of the figures and create RHYTHM.
The negative SPACE helps define a VARIETY of FORMS.
Step 3 INTERPRETATION
Describe how the work makes you feel. Apply your own
experiences or insight to try and determine what the artist is
saying.
Step 3 INTERPRETATION
Edvard Munch The Storm, 1893Oil on canvas36 x 51 1/2 in. (91.5 x 131 cm)Museum of Modern Art, New York
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This painting feels as if a storm is approaching. The night sky illuminated with lightning, the swaying trees, and the people covering their ears all make me feel uncomfortable. What do you think?
Example
Step 4 EVALUATION
Put everything together and present your final opinion of
the work. Is the work successful?
Step 4 EVALUATION What is your final opinion?
Step 4 EVALUATION What is your final opinion?
YouTube Videos Check out these video clips of a college critique from
the movie Art School Confidential
Art School Confidential Critique 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wz2bAByWyI
Art School Confidential Critique 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFa4ySkv9Dg&feature=related
This clip is a critique given by Andy Rooney on 60 Minutes
A Critique of Modern Arthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsfX6xqCBks&NR=1&feature=fvwp
It’s YOUR turn to CRITIQUE
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John Singleleton CopleyPaul Revere, c. 1768-70Oil on canvas35 x 28 1/2 in. (88.9 x 72.3 cm)Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Your turn to Critique
REMEMBER the following steps
The above words are linked to the critiquing steps from the 1st part of this presentation
Your turn to Critique Click on 1 image to critique
* Copy the image you chose and type your critique in a word document
Use the internet to fill in the blanks. Cite your sources.
ARTIST: Salvador Dali
TITLE: Persistence of Memory
DATE: *
MEDIUM: *
DIMENSIONS: *
SUBJECT: *
ART MOVEMENT: *http://www.artchive.com/ftp_site.htm
Step 1 DESCRIPTION
Step 2 ANALYSIS Write a description using the proper vocabulary.
Step 3 INTERPRETATION
How does the work make you feel?
Step 4 EVALUATION What is your final opinion?
ReferencesThe Arts Edge. Teaching students to critique. Retrieved June 26, 2010, from http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org
eHow. How to Critique Artwork. Retrieved June 26, 2010, from www.ehow/how_4596774_critique-artwork.html
Mark Haden’s Artchive. All images retrieved June 26, 2010, from, from www.artchive.com
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ARTIST: Georgia O’Keefe
TITLE: Oriental Poppies
DATE: *
MEDIUM: *
DIMENSIONS: *
SUBJECT: *
ART MOVEMENT: *http://www.artchive.com/ftp_site.htm
Step 1 DESCRIPTION Use the internet to fill in the blanks. Cite your sources.
Step 2 ANALYSIS Write a description using the proper vocabulary.
Step 3 INTERPRETATION
How does the work make you feel?
Step 4 EVALUATION What is your final opinion?
ReferencesThe Arts Edge. Teaching students to critique. Retrieved June 26, 2010, from http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org
eHow. How to Critique Artwork. Retrieved June 26, 2010, from www.ehow/how_4596774_critique-artwork.html
Mark Haden’s Artchive. All images retrieved June 26, 2010, from, from www.artchive.com
Click picture to critique