cpar lesson 2

• An art critique is a detailed analysis and evaluation of a work of art.
• Description- An art critique can be written by first providing some basic information about the artwork like the title of the work, artist’s name, when the piece was created, where it was made, the types of media used to create the work
• Analysis- Discuss how the artwork uses the principles of design. In this step consider the most significant art principles (discussed in the previous modules) that are used in the artwork
• • Balance: How do the colors, lines, shapes, and textures work together? Are they balanced and harmonious or is the artwork imbalanced in some way?
• Contrast: Does the work use contrasting colors and textures?
• Movement: Do you notice a particular movement in terms of patterns and variations of lines, shapes, and colors in the artwork?
• Proportion: Do the sizes of the elements appear the way you would expect?
• An interpretation seeks to explain the meaning of the work based on what you have learned so far about the piece. What do you think is the message behind this artwork? What do you think the artist is trying to convey?
• Judgement- This is your personal evaluation based on your understanding of the artwork.