The task of evaluating a work of art requires a combination of objective information and subjective opinion ◦ The whole point of art appreciation is to explain WHY we like or dislike something, not simply whether we like it or not

4 steps to critique art work

1. What's the title of the work? 2. Who is the artist? 3. When and where was it created? 4. What media was used? 5. Is there a primary subject in the piece? What specific ELEMENTS of ART can you find within this piece?

6 elements of art

- in visual arts, it can be defined as a void, an emptiness which can be either be a positive or negative. - in other art forms, it can be referred to as an interval or pause

- it is the extension of a point or long mark drawn or carved on a surface - line is defined differently in other forms of arts like in theater arts (script) and dance (series of steps)

- _ can be described as a figure separate from its surrounding area and can either be geometric or organic

- it is a sensation created by visible wavelengths of light caught in a prism - _ creates a mood or tone

- it is the degree of lightness and darkness of a color - like the other art elements, value is defined in other forms of art

- it is the surface of an artwork. A _ can be actual or tactile, meaning, it can really be felt by touch; or it can be simulated or illusory, which means it can only seen, not felt

7 principles of design

- this refers to the wholeness of the design, the pleasing arrangement of parts, and agreement between parts of a composition, resulting in a united whole (ex: _ in music or notes, literary piece)

- this refers to the assortment or diversity of a work of art so that monotony and uniformity in the environment are prevented (ex: flowers, faces)

- it is the regular, repeated pattern in the elements of art. It is a flow, or feeling of movement

- elements in an artwork or masterpieces that have a relationship with one another relationship is called _

- this refers to the even distribution of weight. It is the principle that deals with equality - there are two types: the symmetrical and the asymmetrical

this principle of design refers to a way in conveying feelings and emotions.

is the principle that gives importance or dominance to a unit or an area

gives less importance to a unit or area

1. How do elements of art interact with each other? 2. What specific elements stand out? 3. What principles of design can you find?

1. What is the artist trying to communicate? 2. What thoughts or feelings come up when you see the piece? 3. Express your opinion but always back it up with evidence.

1. Do you like it or not? 2. Is the artwork effective? 3. What criteria do you think are important that helped you in concluding your _?

- _ is slightly similar to shape except from the fact that _ is 3-dimensional

2 types of balance

is to explain WHY we like or dislike something, not simply whether we like it or not