Critique Response of Artistic Process Scoring 20 19…………… 17………………..16 15………………..14 13………………..0 Guide …..18 Thoroughly describes the artwork, and Mostly describes Partially describes the artwork. Partially describes the artwork. Describes less than a quarter includes title, size, medium, artist, art the artwork. About 1/2 of all the relative About 1/4 of all the relative or none of all the relative movement, subject matter, and year About 3/4 of all elements present in the work of art elements present in the work of art elements present in the work Description produced. the relative are identified. are identified. of art are identified. elements present in the work of art are identified. The student thoroughly analyzes the work The student The student partially analyzes the The student partially analyzes the The student simply identifies of art through a complete discussion of all mostly analyzes work of art through a simplistic work of art through a simplistic ¼ or less of all Elements of Elements of Art applicable to the project. the work of art discussion of ½ of all the relative discussion of ¼ of all the relative Art applicable to the project through a Elements of Art applicable to the Elements of Art applicable to the with limited or no Elements of complete project. project. discussion. Art discussion of ¾ OR OR (Analysis) of all the Student extensively identifies all Student identifies about ½ of all relative Elements of Art applicable to the Elements of Art applicable to the Elements of Art project with limited discussion. project with limited discussion. applicable to the project. The student thoroughly analyzes the work The student The student partially analyzes the The student partially analyzes the The student simply identifies of art through a complete discussion of all mostly analyzes work of art through a simplistic work of art through a simplistic ¼ or less of all Principles of Principles of Design applicable to the the work of art discussion of ½ of all the relative discussion of ¼ of all the relative Design applicable to the project. through a Principles of Design applicable to Principles of Design applicable to project with limited or no complete the project. the project. discussion. Principles of discussion of ¾ OR OR Design (Analysis) of all the Student extensively identifies all Student identifies about ½ of all relative Principles of Design applicable to Principles of Design applicable to Principles of the project with limited discussion. the project with limited discussion. Design applicable to the project. Interpretation Synthesizes a reasonable hypothesis about Synthesizes a The student can only identify the The student relates how the work Student finds it difficult to (when the meaning, message, and/or mood of the somewhat literal meaning of the work, makes him/her feel personally. interpret the meaning, applicable) artwork using support and details from all reasonable without support and details from message, and/or mood of the relative aspects of description and analysis. hypothesis all relative aspects of description work, cannot relate to how The student relates to how the work makes about the and analysis. the work makes him/her feel, him/her feel personally. meaning, The student relates to how the or does not complete. message, and/or work makes him/her feel mood, of the personally. artwork using support and details from all relative aspects of description and analysis. The student relates to how the work makes him/her feel personally. The student’s opinion of the work is stated The student’s The student’s opinion of the work The student’s opinion of the work The student’s opinion of the clearly and supported with explanation. opinion of the is vague and supported in ½ of all is unclear and shows support in work is unclear and shows They scrutinize the artwork carefully and work is stated areas with explanation. They only ¼ of all areas with little support with less than ¼ of identify all the strengths and weaknesses clearly and partially scrutinize the artwork and reason and rationale. The student all areas with minimal or no based on previous aspects of the critique. supported in ¾ identify some of the strengths attempts to scrutinize the assigned reason and rationale. The Answers are justified with a full and clear of all areas with and/or weaknesses based on project and can identify only student does not scrutinize explanation. explanation. previous aspects of the critique. minimal strengths and/or the assigned project and/or They scrutinize Answers are justified with a semi- weaknesses. Answers are justified does not identify the the artwork and clear explanation. with an unclear or incomplete strengths and/or weaknesses. Evaluation identify most of explanation. Answers are not justified or the strengths no response. and/or weaknesses based on previous aspects of the critique. Answers are justified with a clear explanation Comments: ____/____ Visual Art Foundations
Written Critique example #1
ANALYZE The focal point of this painting is the boat with the mother and daughter located in the upper right side of the composition. The Mallard duck on the bottom left and the white duck on the top left are both moving towards the boat, directing the viewer’s eye toward the women. Mary Cassatt mainly used an analogous color palette of light greens and yellows with a few splashes of darker reds and browns for contrast. The analogous colors create harmony throughout the painting. The repetition of loose marks of color, create texture and movement in the water. The consistency of color used throughout the painting and the repetition of mark making unify the composition. The shapes of the women are clearly defined and realistically proportioned. The women are emphasized with a warm yellow color and a subtle, sketchy contour line. The forms of the figures are developed 3-dimensionally with values of color. The composition is arranged in the foreground of the picture with a little depth. There is a space between the women and the Mallard duck occupied by a reflection.
Interpret The two women appear to be a mother and daughter. The mother is leaning over the boat looking into the water. The daughter is dressed in a sundress with a big sunhat, showing that it is a warm summer day. The mother is properly dressed in a long sleeve dress. The daughter is dress in the style of a young girl, looser and less formal than the mom. They appear to be feeding the ducks and enjoying the summer day. They also seem to be looking at their reflection in the water. Maybe the mother is thinking about how time passes as she looks at her reflection compared to her daughter’s younger image. Maybe they are gazing at something under the water, like a fish. Whatever they are doing, the picture is peaceful and calm.
Evaluation This is a successful Impressionist painting by Mary Cassatt. The composition encourages the viewer to move around the image. The image clearly sets a calm mood of relaxation. The warmth of the figures, bathed in golden yellow, successfully illustrates the warm summer day. The women are very well executed and realistic. Visual Art Foundations
Written Critique example #2
ANALYZE I like the colors in this image. They are nice. The ducks are good the people are good too. They look real. There are a lot of splotches of paint in the water.
INTERPRET This is a picture of two people on a boat with ducks. The boat is on the water.
EVALUATION This painting is really, really good! It is so pretty! Mary Cassatt was sooooo talented! I like her ! 3-D Critique
Written Critique example #1
ANALYZE The composition of this abstract work creates an elegant connection between the repetition of sharp lines and edges colliding with the softer curves that form a relationship between the variety of geometric and organic shapes. The lighting of the figure captures the curves and ridges creating a dramatic shadowing effect, giving the work more depth and drama. The artist took into consideration the interaction between positive and negative space by showing the volume and mass of the muscular tone and winged body in opposition to the air and space that surrounds the form. However, the asymmetrical positioning of the body and formation of the block shapes at the bottom of the feet generates the impression as if frozen in time or anchored to the ground. The flowing motion of the piece compared with solid metallic bronze colored and smooth surface, creates somewhat of a contradiction.
Interpret This unique figurative piece and its title suggests a figure running or striding, made more apparent by the bent leg. The beauty and complexity of the piece serves as a reminder of the transformation and perception art has undergone throughout the years. It allows the viewer an introspection to see the revolution from realism to the abstractions of form. This piece signifies the advancements in the technological age and ultimately represents the state of mind during that time period and its focus on political and artistic reform.
Evaluation This is a successful sculptural piece that was meticulously crafted. It is a well-made bronze cast that serves as a reminder of the transformation of art through the years. The voluminous piece feels heavy, but because of the wind swept motion that the angle and shapes create, sets the feeling of running and lightness. Because of the material, subject matter, and overall feel of the piece, captures the futurist movement. 3-D Critique
Written Critique example #2
ANALYZE It uses lines and shapes. The color is bronze. It looks heavy. There is no pattern.
INTERPRET A person running.
EVALUATION It’s cool. I like it. He made it good.