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How To Read An Critique Images
How To Read An Critique Images
Task 1: True or false? Tick the correct answer. Correct the false statements.
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Contextual research includes gathering information about the image's situation in which it was created in.
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The critical interpretation focuses on summarizing the most important information and stating one’s opinion.
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Descriptive analysis
How many people are in the picture, the suggested relationship, and what do they look like (facial
expressions, gestures)?
What does the image suggest about their relationship?
How is the picture composed (foreground, background, colors, perspective)?
Contextual analysis
What is their political relationship? How are they connected?
Why was this picture taken and who is the target audience? Instagram, @bundeskanzler (posted on 16.02.2024)
Critical interpretation
Why does the image use these specific elements in this context?
Which context is this picture trying to create?