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Learn how to effectively discuss art by describing, analyzing, interpreting, and judging artworks. This guide breaks down the process into manageable steps, providing tips and examples to help you engage in deeper conversations about art pieces. From identifying key elements to exploring the historical context and personal interpretation, this guide equips you with the tools to appreciate and discuss art confidently and insightfully.
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Looking at Art • 5 steps for talking about artwork
#1. Describe • Look at the artwork and LIST 15 things that you see. The list can be made up of objects, parts of objects, colours & shapes.
#2. Analyse • Now look at the artwork as a space that has things placed in it. In three full sentences (or five short sentences - your choice) tell HOW things in the artwork are placed. Try to examine relationships between things (objects, shapes, colour, etc.) in the painting. Be as descriptive as possible.
#3. Interpret • Write three sentences that explain what you think the artwork is about. Support your ideas with reasons/evidence (use the word ‘because’). • Sometimes you may have more than one idea about the possible meaning of the artwork.
#4. Information • Give at least five pieces of information about the artwork. You may remember information from a class talk or you may have to do your own research. Always take notes during a class talk*. • (*This is all part of your 10% Perceiving & Responding…..)
#4. Information 1. This painting was created by Jaques Louis David in 1793. 2. David was a French neo-classical painter. 3. This painting is considered as an important political artwork about the French Revolution. 4. Neo-classical painters were strongly influenced by the works of the Greeks & Romans (‘classical’), the attention to detail and the focus on drapery are characteristic of this style. 5. This painting was created as a tribute to Marat, a French revolutionary, as was an effective piece of propaganda.
#5. Judgement • There are two questions you have to answer here: • #1. Is the artwork good (quality)? • #2. Does it appeal to you (personal aesthetic)?
