Description
Critiquing artwork goes beyond what is considered good and bad. It includes the discussion of “why”. Why did the artist use the media they did? Why is the color, perspective, or layout displayed the way it is? Why did the artist attempt to communicate what they did? In this case, “criticism” isn’t necessarily sharing a negative opinion, instead it is thinking critically and asking questions to further our understanding and appreciation of art.
As Gardner (1989) states, of all forms of criticism, the criticism of art is the most crucial to the existence and vitality of it’s subject. Movies, literature, and music all certainly benefit from the added critical coverage, but all would most likely survive through word of mouth and general exposure. However, without art criticism, galleries and museums would still be open, and exhibitions would still take place, but would do so without the critical feedback that is so vital for it’s advancement.
Instructions: Write a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) document for each work of art that includes the question and answer. The Q&A must be filled out completely for Artwork #1-4. Questions could be regarding the media being used, why the work is significant, history of the work/artist, etc. Answers should not be “yes” or “no” responses, but instead should display your skills related to critical thinking, analysis, and interpretation of the artwork. Upon completion of the FAQ, choose one of the pieces of artwork and write a 1 page critique. This art criticism is where you go beyond description and offer an informed opinion about the work. Your critique should interpret meaning and include critical judgments about the specific work of art.
Criteria
Completed FAQ document for each piece of artwork #1-4. Displayed advanced level of skill related to critical thinking, analysis and interpretation of the artwork"
Gave an in-depth, advanced introduction for supplemental written critique
Written critique met the 1 page minimum requirement and provided in-depth interpretation of meaning and displayed advanced critical judgment about the specific work of art
Gave an advanced, insightful conclusion for supplemental written critique
Explanation & Answer
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Artwork #2: Self-Portrait with White Hat, 1926, Max Beckmann
Question #1: What kind of media was used in the art
Answer #1:
The media approach used in the artwork is sculpture. The artwork was then skillfully
painted in such a way that it depicted a real drawing in a three-dimensional
approach.
Question #2:
How has the history of the work/artist evolved over time?
Answer #2:
The sculpture was an ancient technique of representing art. Though it still commands
the contemporary art, it has been improvised to embrace the modern approaches of
artwork.
Why is the piece of artwork considered significant?
Question #3:
Answer #3:
The work of art is considered significant in the sense that it they serve to preserve
the history of the past generations as most of them are primarily meant to remind the
contemporary generations of the past culture and personality depending on what the
art represents.
Self-portrait With White Cap. [Fine Art]. Retrieved fr...
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