The process of art criticism involves 4 actions. They are: describe, analyze, interpret and decide.
Some guidelines to help you are below:
Describe - what things are in the painting? Think of things like clothing, environment, etc.
Analyze - how are the elements of art (line, shape, form, texture, space, color and value) are used? How are the principles of unity pattern, rhythm, variety, balance, emphasis and proportion used?
Interpret - what is the artist trying to say to you? What is going on in the picture or artwork?
Judgement- What do I think about this artwork? Do I like it? Why or why not?
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Is a systematic discussion of an artwork usually involving four stages. Description, analysis, interpretation, evaluation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The above sort of tries to give art criticism some sort of social and professional standing. It should be noted that the Critic's profession, be that journalistic or academic, is parasitic on the industry and creativity of artists and as such what they say is irrelevant and trivial. Art is made by an artist for public consumption and it is only art historians and history that can show the retrospective, real impact of a artist's work.
Do your work on your own. Research. Read what you're supposed to.
One question you should always keep in mind when you are critiquing a piece of art is what is the artist trying to accomplish. When you understand the perspective you can thoroughly critique a piece of work.
Western art criticism focuses on theory and philosophy.
Western art criticism focuses on theory and philosophy
Western art criticism focuses on theory and philosophy.
Western art criticism focuses on theory and philosophy.
Western art criticism focuses on theory and philosophy.
Western criticism focuses on theory and the philosophy of art.
Terry Michael Barrett has written: 'Interpreting art' -- subject(s): Art criticism 'Criticizing art' -- subject(s): American Art, Art criticism, History
what is the work about (apex)
D. What is the work about
Diderot's "Salons" had a significant impact on art criticism by emphasizing subjective responses and the importance of the viewer's experience. He advocated for art that evoked emotion and challenged traditional hierarchies in art. Diderot's writings are considered foundational for the development of modern art criticism.
As a matter of philosophy, I would say, check out the art history - who the artist was, where he was located, materials he used and perhaps, who his contemporaries were. Art criticism is more about how successful the artist was in achieving his goal. With a knowledge of art history you would be able to understand more about the criticism.
Jerzy Stajuda has written: 'O obrazach i innych takich' -- subject(s): Art, History and criticism, Art appreciation, Art criticism