STUDIO ART 20

 

            Key Concepts:          

                                                                        Key Vocabulary:

 

criticism

 

 

 

 

 
 
                                                                                                                       

Art criticism is a systematic discussion of an artwork, usually involving four stages: description, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation.

 

 

Criticism is not a negative act but rather a process for learning what something is about, what it means, and how significant it is.

 

                                                           

Topic:

Criticism and Critics

 
 
Professional art criticism serves many functions: informing the public about art events, providing evaluations of events, introducing unfamiliar works, and influencing taste.

 

 

The personal benefits of learning to criticize art include learning more about art, developing taste, sharing experiences with others, and making objective judgments about art.

 

 

Examples:

 

 

 

 

Students will define art criticism, identifying four stages of inquiry.

Students will become aware of the different kinds of professional criticism available through magazines, newspapers, radio and TV.

Students will understand that professional critics describe and interpret, and support their interpretations and evaluations with reasons.

Students will appreciate contributions that professional critics make to their awareness and understanding of the visual arts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enduring Understanding (s): _Art criticism is the culminating learning experience of Studio Art.

 

Essential Question (s): What is art criticism?

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