4 Steps of Art Criticism

What is the first step in art criticism?

• Analysis

• Description

• Interpretation

• Judgment

In which step do you explain the mood or message of the artwork?

• A. Judgment

• B. Description

• C. Interpretation

• D. Analysis

The step where you identify how the elements of art and principles of design are used is:

• Description

• Analysis

• Interpretation

• Judgment

Which step asks if the artwork is successful or effective?

• Analysis

• Interpretation

• Description

• Judgment

Which of the following is NOT typically discussed in the description step?

• Listing the objects.

• Color relationships

• Artist's name

• Medium

In the analysis step, which element refers to the lightness or darkness of a color?

• A. Form

• B. Space

• C. Value

What is a good question to ask during the interpretation step?

• How is contrast used in the composition?

• What is the artist trying to say?

• What is the title of the artwork?

• What materials were used?

Which principle of design is focused on the distribution of visual weight?

• A. Balance

• B. Rhythm

• C. Unity

• D. Movement

In the judgment step, you determine the __________ of the artwork.

• Shape

• Meaning

• Success

• Colors

The question “What do I see?” is associated with which step?

• Description

• Interpretation

• Judgment

• Analysis