EPP second monthly exam Flashcards
It answers the
questions
Description
What the features suggest and deciding why
the artist or writers used such features to convey specific
ideas. It answers the questions
Analysis
Establishing the broader context for
this type of art. It answers the questions
Interpretation
It answers the questions “Is it a good
artwork?” Is it a good composition
Judgment
4 type of Critique Different Art Forms
1.Painting Critique 2.Sculpture Critique 3. Architecture Critique. 4.Photography Critique
Paint is a medium that emphasizes
light, colors, and space for example:
* What school of painting does it belong to? Is it typical or
unusual for this particular school?
Painting Critique
Describe how the light is depicted. Where does the
light come from? Is there a strong value contrast? In what
way does the shadow function? What, in your opinion,
does it evoke
Painting Critique
Speak about the handling of space in the picture.
Does it look flat or three-dimensional? What kind of
perspective is used? (e.g., one-point perspective, or bird’s
eye view?)
Painting Critique
Say if the material gives a particular texture to the statue.
Is the surface smooth, or is it uneven
Sculpture Critique
The surrounding space is just as important as the
sculpture itself. Describe the place (in the museum, in a park,
in front of a building) where it is situated
Sculpture Critique
Is it painted?
Does it rely on natural lights and shadows?
Sculpture Critique
What
does it look like when you approach it? Did the sculptor
provide any instructions on how to position it
Sculpture Critique
Was it built with a purpose? Did a specific person
request it
Architecture Critique
Did one architect complete the building, or were there
any alterations? Why were they made
Architecture Critique
What do the exterior and the interior look like? What
effect do they produce? Is there a contrast between
them
Architecture Critique