Art criticism

Question 1

What is the art criticism process?

Answer 1

1. Description
2. Analysis
3. Interpretation
4. Evaluation(Judgement)

Question 2

What is description?

Answer 2

Noting facts, such as title, artist, media, subject & elements included
-serves as basis for future steps of analysis, interpretation, evaluation

Question 3

What is analysis?

Answer 3

Comparing similarities & contrasts

Question 4

What is interpretation?

Answer 4

Educated guess about meaning of work (hypothesis)

-may use metaphors

Question 5

What is evaluation(judgement)?

Answer 5

Deals with craftmanship, originality, design quality

-determine quality or success of artwork