Critique

Look carefully at the artwork. Then…

Imagine that you are describing the artwork to
DESCRIBE someone over the telephone? What are you first
impressions of the artwork? What do you see?
How are the elements of art (shape, color, line,
ANALYZE texture, space, form, value) and the principles of
design (balance, contrast, emphasis, movement,
rhythm, unity, variety) used in the artwork?
INTERPRET What is the theme or subject matter of the artwork?
How might the artwork be used? What mood or
emotions does the artwork communicate? Why do
you think theand
Culminating artist created this
reflecting. Comework?
to some conclusions
EVALUATE about the artwork. After looking at it, how have your
first impressions changed? What have you learned that
you might apply to your own artwork? What is the most
What a critique is not:
successful part? What is the least successful? What
Personal attacks, Popularity
would Contest, Negative or Unhelpful Comments
you change?