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ART EVALUATION
- The task of evaluating a work of art, such as a painting or a sculpture, requires a
combination of objective information and subjective opinion.
• Art Evaluation is Not Simply Liking or Disliking
- Before going into detail about how to evaluate art, let us again re-emphasize that the
whole point of art appreciation is to explain WHY we like or dislike something, not
simply WHETHER we like it or not. For example, you may end up disliking a picture
because it is too dark, but you may still like its subject matter, or appreciate its overall
message. To put it simply, saying “I don’t like this painting” is insufficient. We need to
know the reasons behind your opinion, and also whether you think the work has any
positive qualities.

How to Evaluate the Context/Background of the Work?

A. When was the Painting Created?
- Knowing the date of the work helps us to gauge how it was made, and the degree of
difficulty involved.

B. Is the Painting Abstract or Representational?

- A painting can be wholly abstract (meaning, it has no resemblance to any natural shapes:
a form known as non-objective art), or organically abstract (some resemblance to natural
organic forms), or semi-abstract (figures and other objects are discernible to an extent), or
representational (its figurative and other content is instantly recognizable). Obviously an
abstract work has quite different aims to that of a representational work, and must be
judged according to different criteria. For example, a wholly abstract picture makes no
attempt to divert the viewer with any naturalism and thus depends entirely for its effect
on its formal qualities (line, shape, colour and so on).

C. What Type of Painting is It?

- Paintings come in different types or categories (known as painting genres). The
established genres are: Landscape, Portraiture, Genre-Paintings (everyday scenes),
History, and Still Life.

D. Where Was the Picture Painted?

- Knowing where and under what circumstances a painting is created can often improve
our appreciation and understanding of the work concerned.

E. At What Point Was the Artist in His Career? What Was His Background?
- Knowing whether a painting was created early or late in a painter’s life can often assist
our appreciation of the work.

How to Evaluate the Work of Art Itself

A. What Materials were Used in the Creation of the Painting?
- What sort of paint was used? What type of ground or support did the painter employ? The
answers to these questions can furnish interesting information about the intentions of the
artist. The standard materials are oil paint on canvas. Oil because of its richness of colour,
canvas because of its adaptability.

B. What is the Content & Subject Matter of the Painting?

- What is being depicted in the painting? If it’s a historical picture or mythological
painting, ask yourself these questions: What event is being shown? What characters are
involved, and what are their roles? What message does the painting contain? If it’s a
portrait, ask yourself these questions: Who is the sitter? How does the artist portray
him/her? What features or aspects of the sitter are given prominence or attention?

C. How to Appreciate Colour in a Painting?

- Colour in painting is a major influence on our emotions, and therefore plays a huge part
in how we appreciate art.

ART CRITICISM
What is Art Criticism?
- Art criticism is informed discussion aimed at improving understanding and appreciation
of art. Art criticism can be either written or spoken.
- Every culture produces artworks in forms such as imagery, objects, music, writing,
drama, and dance. As art forms evolve over time, cultures identify certain qualities that
contribute to the beauty, expression, effectiveness, or usefulness of art. Critics understand
and evaluate artworks based on such qualities.
Why is criticism of art important?
 - Art criticism is important because it allows people to better understand and to appreciate
art. Art criticism responds to artworks in an informed way, and contributes to the ongoing
discourse about the nature and meaning of art.

What are the 4 parts of critique in art?

- Describing
- Analyzing
- Interpreting
- Evaluating

How do you write an art critique?

- The best way to write an art critique is to follow the four steps of art criticism. First state
the obvious and describe what can be objectively perceived (describe). Second, explain
how the parts of the artwork work together (analyze). Third, state a meaning for the
artwork (interpret). And lastly, judge the effectiveness of the artwork (evaluation).

HOW TO APPRECIATE THE WORK OF ART

- Art can be and do many things; it can be an expression of emotions, it can represent a
feeling or idea. Art can make statements or simply be aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
Regardless of the type of art, artwork requires context in order to understand the meaning
behind it.
- By examining a work of art, clues about its meaning can be gleaned from within the work
itself. Looking at and comprehending art is all about taking the time to view, identify and
think.

GUIDE TO APPRECIATE AN ARTWORK

1. Look at the Art
- Viewing the art seems like an obvious first step, but it’s more than quickly glancing at the
art and drawing a conclusion. Before stepping back and taking the artwork in, take a
moment to identify the artwork’s basic qualities:

• Is it a painting, sculpture, or graphic work?

• Is it on canvas or another medium?
• Is the texture rough or smooth?
 • Does it appear chaotic or organized?
• Is it large or small?
• Are the colors bright or subdued?

2. Identify the Art and Artist

- Aside from the visual elements listed above, knowing when or how the artwork was
made reveals more context.
3. Think About the Meaning
- Use what you observed in the first two steps to think about meanings and narratives the
artwork could have. The title of the art is a good starting point
4. Discover Your Tastes
- The idea of applying this technique to everything in a gallery is like going to a restaurant
and eating every dish in one sitting. Doing so will probably leave you feeling overstuffed.
Instead, find what you like and enjoy it, and know that if you want to try something
different, it is available to you.

REFERENCES:

http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/art-evaluation.htm

https://study.com/academy/lesson/art-criticism-definition-steps-example.html

https://www.customframestore.com/appreciating-artwork-for-beginners/
https://www.parkwestgallery.com/how-to-appreciate-art/