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ART CRITICISM

ART CRITICISM. The Feldman Approach to Art Criticism. DESCRIBE ANALYZE INTERPRET JUDGE. Step 1. Description:  What do you see?.

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ART CRITICISM

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  1. ART CRITICISM

  2. The Feldman Approach to Art Criticism DESCRIBE ANALYZE INTERPRET JUDGE

  3. Step 1. Description:  What do you see? • Take time to look at the work and describe it objectively.  Objective means that you can point out each object or thing you describe. This is where you would discuss the elements of design.

  4. Step 2. Analysis:  How is the work planned? • Analyze the evidence.  Look for relationships – similarities, differences or repeated patterns – in what you have seen.  You should be able to observe all of the connections you find within the work. This is where you would discuss the principles of design.

  5. Step 3. Interpretation:  What are the main expressive qualities? • In this step, you formulate a hypothesis – a good guess – about the meaning of the work.  A good interpretation explains the experience you get from the artwork.

  6. Step 4. Judgment:  What are the strengths and weaknesses? • Decide whether the artist and artwork have been successful and whether you like the work or not.

  7. Philosophies of Art • There are four main philosophies of art that help to provide an explanation as to the purpose of art. • Art as Imitation • Art as Expression • Art as Formal Order • Art as Instrumental

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  12. Assignment #1 – Written Component • Loosely follow the Feldman Approach to art when completing your write-up for this assignment. • Begin by providing the title, artist, medium and date of the work (this can either be incorporated into your first paragraph or listed as a credit line at the top of the page) • Use the first paragraph to Describe and Analyze – this simply means to briefly describe the subject matter and choose one element of design that stands out in your work and one principle of design that stands out and explain each of them. • Use the second paragraph to Interpret and Judge – this simply means to explain the meaning behind your work and decide if you were successful or not. Try to classify your work according to one of the art philosophies listed on the chart.

  13. For Example: Thiswork of art entitled "Conflict" was created by Taavita H. in September, 2010, using mixed media. It depicts a sculpted grotesque hand breaking through a colourful abstract painting. An element of design that enhances this work is form, as it helps to transform the work from a two-dimensional painting to an interactive sculpture that engages the viewer. The hand has been sculpted to resemble a true human (or perhaps alien) form. A principle of design that enhances this work is variety. The change in bright colour is uncomfortably interrupted by the grotesque dark hand and contrasts the two ideas in an understandable and interesting way. This work of art reflects the current feelings of the artist and her outlook on her current state of being. While she would like to be able to focus on her artwork and spend countless hours making beautiful paintings like the one in this artwork, she feels distracted by the other stresses in her life, particularly her need to focus on the difficult classes she is currently taking. These classes, represented by the grotesque hand, feel as though they are literally ripping apart her love of art, and as a result are making her artwork less appealing. This particular work of art follows the philosophy of "art as expression" as it effectively communicates the artist's frustrations in being unable to devote all of her time to her artwork.

  14. Common Mistakes Made When Talking About Art: Being too Vague!

  15. “I showed texture by creating the look of different surfaces.”

  16. “I showed rhythm and repetition by repeating the same thing.

  17. “I used numerous of colours to show the different varieties of light.”

  18. “I showed space by making it look spacious”

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