Feldmans Method of Art

Criticism
Common Assessment #2
 What is feldmans method of art criticism?
Step 1-Describe:List everything you see even if you are not
sure what it is. Use only facts, no opinions!

Step 2-Analyse:Explain how what you see is being used in the

piece of art.

Step 3-Interpret:What do you feel is the meaning of the

artwork?

Step 4-Judge/Evaluate:Do you like this piece of art? Why or

why not? Support your decision.
Step 1: Describe
What do I see?

-red door, bar stools, grandma, windows, ceiling, floor,

tables, flowers, plate

What colors are used?

-red, blue, gray, black, and white

What shapes are visible?

-oval, circle, rectangle, square

What is the scene?

-an old lady sitting in a dark, dull colored diner

Are there any unknown objects?

-no
Step 2: Analyse
How are lines used?

-smooth, defined

How are shapes working?

-lots of different shapes, makes it look realistic and 3D looking

How are the textures effective?

-ridges on bowls, shiny reflection, smooth glass, makes it look realistic

How does the viewers eye move around the piece?

-busy counter to woman/ shiny, brighter area to dull

Step 3: Interpret
What do I see happening?

-An old lady is sitting by herself eating alone, bowls on counter look
untouched

How does the art make me feel?

-quiet and lonely

What is the most important part of the piece?

-The lady sitting alone

Why did the artist create this piece?

-Maybe to show life back in the late 1900s

What does the art say to me?

-Depicts a story
 Step 4: Judge/ Evaluate
Do you like this piece of art? Why or not? Support your decision.

-Yes because it is very realistic looking with a reflection on the counter and clean floors, bar
stools, and tables.

What do I like about this piece?

-The details

What do I dislike about this piece?

-How dark/dull it is

What did the artist do best?

-Make it look like a photograph and very realistic

What would I change if I were the artist?

-Maybe the color scheme