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Self-critique
A critique is an oral or written discussion strategy used to analyze, describe, and interpret works of art. Critiques help students hone their persuasive oral and writing, information-gathering, and justification skills. Write a one page maximum critique of your recently finished project using the below sample set of focus questions for the written self critique of your assignment project. There are four major areas of art criticism: description, analysis, interpretation, judgment.
Begin the document with your
name, project name, and a title of the work (if given).
Description
Describe the work without
using value words such as "beautiful" or "ugly":
• What is the written
description on the label or in the program about the work?
• What is the title and who is
(are) the artist(s)?
• When and where was the work
created?
• Describe the elements of the
work (i.e., line movement, light, space).
• Describe the technical
qualities of the work (i.e., tools, materials, instruments).
• Describe the subject matter.
What is it all about? Are there recognizable images?
Analysis
Describe how the work is
organized as a complete composition:
• How is the work constructed
or planned (i.e., materials, techniques, processes)?
• Identify some of the
similarities throughout the work (i.e., repetition of line, pattern, shape).
• Identify some of the points
of emphasis in the work (i.e., focal point, movement, favorite part).
• If the work has subjects or
characters, what are the relationships between or among them?
• How skillfully has the work
been executed?
Interpretation
Describe how your work makes
you think or feel:
• Describe the expressive
qualities you find in the work. What expressive language would you use to
describe the qualities (i.e., tragic, ugly, funny)?
• Does the work remind you of
other things you have experienced (i.e., analogy or metaphor)?
• How does the work relate to
other ideas or events in the world and/or in your other studies?
Judgment or Evaluation
Present your honest opinion of
your end work's success or failure:
• What qualities of the work
make you feel it is a success or failure?
• Compare it with similar
works that you think are good or bad.
• What would you do
differently if you would do it all over again?
How original is the work? Why
do you feel your work is original or not original?
Expert Solution
The art was created in Los
Angeles using dry floral foam, spray glue, sand, paint, and plaster. The
various elements of art used in work include space, light, line, texture, and
form. The line is appropriately used to create the shape of the work. The hole
(space) is used to signify depth. The texture of the artwork is clearly
illustrated, portraying a smooth look.
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