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Put together a digital or paper project board which includes several images of your chosen art work and all of the information in the 4 parts of critiquing art. Include a list of the sources you used to find your information. Use MLA format. Four Parts of Critiquing Art (What you are researching and writing down for your Midterm)
1. Who is the artist, artisan, or possible creator of this artwork? What is the artwork’s name or title? If it was commissioned, who commissioned it?
2. When and where was it created?
3. What materials were used and what is the size of the work?
II. ANALYSIS: “How is it set up, put together, or arranged?â€
Art Elements
1. Write about at least 4 elements of art you see in the work. Describe them and tell how they are used.
Elements: Color, Line, Shape, Texture, Space, Value
Art Principles
2. Write about at least 3 principles of art you see in the work. Describe them and tell how they are used.
Principles: Balance, Movement, Rhythm, Emphasis, Contrast, Pattern, Unity
III. INTERPRETATION: “What does it mean?â€Emotional Response
1. What mood or feeling seems to be expressed in this artwork (if any)? What in the work makes you feel this? Explain.
Purpose and Meaning
2. What is the purpose or meaning of this work? (You may have to do some extra research to find this.)
IV. JUDGMENT: “Is it significant, and what do you feel about it?â€1. What do you see in the work to help you judge it as good or not so good?
2. Is the artwork important because of what it means or because of how it looks or makes people feel? Why?
3. What are your final thoughts on this art work?
