COMPETENCY: Writes an objective/balanced review or critique of a work of art, an event or a program
Critiquing an Art
Make a critique paper of the artwork entitled “The Starry Night” by Vincent Van Gogh (Oil in Canvas, 1889). Follow the given instructions below.
When critiquing, you must use the following four steps in sequence:
The Four Steps:
1. Describe
2. Analyze
3. Interpret
4. Evaluate/Judgement
Step One: Description
FIRST- Write down the Title, Author, Date and Style of the Artwork.
Make a list of all the things they you see in the work.
Describe the subject matter. (What it is about, what is happening, if there is no subject describe the elements)
Quickly sketch the artwork in your sketchbook.
Do not make any kind of judgement about the work.
It is Important to carefully, non-judgmentally observe the art.
Step Two: Analysis
Pay close attention to which art elements the artist used. Line, Shape, Color, Value, Texture, & Space. (Form is 3-d and will not apply to painting critiques)
LOOK for ways the elements were used to organize the composition using rhythm, balance, movement, proportion, variety, emphasis, and unity.
Step Three: Interpretation
List any feelings or moods you get from the artwork.
Think creatively and imaginatively at this stage.
Base your interpretation on what you’ve concluded in the first two steps of the critique process.
Step Four: Judgment/Evaluation
Decide whether the work is successful or has merit.
Support your judgment with answers from the first three steps.