Museum Visit
Observation is the key, sit and really look at the work.
Analysis questions should be used during the visit to get as much info as possible. (Submit detailed notes! yes and no answers will not count.)
You can pick anything a sculpture, drawing , photo etc. Pick something you find interesting, so that you will actually take the time and look at it.
Pick three pieces you find interesting. (Photograph yourself with the work and take one of the work alone) this is your proof of attendance!
DescriptionAnalysisInterpretation judgement
Analysis-
Focus on the formal aspects of elements of art, principles of design, and other
formal considerations: exaggeration, composition etc.
USE ANALYSIS NOTE CARDS FOR THIS SECTIONAnalysis of relationships such as sizes, shapes, colors, textures, space and volumes, etc., encourages a complete examination of the artwork.In this step consider the most significant art principles that were used in the artwork. Describe how the artist used them to organize the elements. It also reveals the decision-making process of the artist, who wants the viewer to make certain connections within the artwork.“How does the artist create a center of interest?” How does the use of color
impact the painting?”
Interpretation-
Propose ideas for possible meaning based on evidence. Viewers project their
emotions/feelings/intentions onto the work. “What do you think it means”?
“What was the artist trying to communicate”? “What clues do you see that
support your ideas”?An interpretation seeks to explain the meaning of the work based on what you have learned so far about the artwork, what do you think the artist was trying to say?Interpretation is the meaning of the work based on the information in steps 1 and 2. Interpretation is about ideas (not description) or sensation or feelings. Don’t be afraid of revising your interpretation when new facts are discovered (such as the date of the artwork, or the personal history of the artist, etc.) Conversely, don’t be reluctant to make an interpretation from your analysis of only the visual information.Here are questions you might consider:
Judgment-Judgment, the final step, is often the first statement that is expressed about an artworkbefore it has really been examined. Judgment in that case is neither informed nor critical but simply an opinion.
Research the artwork! Don’t forget to cite your sources. What was the artist’s statement in this work?(research) After careful observation, analysis, and interpretation of an artwork, and research you are ready to make your own judgment. This is your personal evaluation based on the understandings of the work allowing you to make an informed and critical judgment.Discuss the overall strengths/success/merit of the work.Here are some questions you should address/
Click on link for video.FELDMAN METHOD OF ART CRITICISM
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Clearly presents proof. Student provides visual of work and student in front of 3 selected piece.
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Photo of work provided. No photo of student in front of work selected.
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No photo provided.
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Detailed notes providedQuestions answered with examples
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Adequate notesQuestioned answered no example
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No notes provided
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Demonstrated careful Observation and detailed visual description of work
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Adequate observation and description of work
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No description of work
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Detailed formal analysis of 4 or more elements and principals of artIdentifies element/principal and tell reader where and how the artist used it in the work.
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Adequate formal analysis less than 4 elements and principals addressed
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Does not address elements and principals of art
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Interpretation show evidence and reference to first two steps.Well thought out demonstrates critical thinking
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Interpretation and show adequate evidence and reference to first steps
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Lacks reference to first two steps
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Objective and informed JudgementSteps 1,2 and 3 are used as evidence
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Adequate objective Judgement2 or less steps used as evidence
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None objective judgement
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