Feldmans Method of Art Criticism

A way of looking at art.

ART 2: WARM UP (10.25)

Look up the definition for Art Criticism in the ArtTalk textbook and write it down in your notes.

Vocabulary:
Art Criticism: An organized approach to studying a work of art. It has four steps: describe, analyze, interpret and judge.

The 4 Steps:
1. Describe: What do you see in the work of art?
This can include the literal objects, like people, places and things. It can also include the elements of art, like lines, shapes, colors, textures, values, forms and space.

Describe this Painting:

Guernica, Pablo Picasso, 1937, Spanish. 11.5 x 25.5.

What things do you see? What Elements of Art do you see?

In your notes, name three things that you see.

The 4 Steps:
2. Analyze: How are the Elements of Art organized? In other words, which Principles of Design are being applied in the work of art?

Analyze this Painting:

Guernica, Pablo Picasso, 1937, Spanish. 11.5 x 25.5.

What Principles of Design do you see? Name 2 Principles of Design that you see in your notes. Be specific.

The 4 Steps:
3. Interpret: What is the artist trying to say? This can include either the: - Story a narrative the picture is telling. - Mood - a feeling the artwork is showing. - Meaning - a message the work of art is telling.
.or it can be all three!

Interpret this Painting:

Guernica, Pablo Picasso, 1937, Spanish. 11.5 x 25.5.

What is this artist trying to say? Write what you think the story, meaning and the mood of this painting are in your notes.

The 4 Steps:
4. Judge: Is the work of art successful? A work of art can be successful or unsuccessful technically and conceptually. Technically successful means the artist used the Elements and Principles well, and used their materials well. Conceptually successful means the artist had good ideas and communicated them well to the viewer.

Judge this Painting:

Guernica, Pablo Picasso, 1937, Spanish. 11.5 x 25.5.

Is this work of art successful? Why or why not?

Write down if you think the work of art is successful. Explain why or why not.

Partner (or 2) Postcard Art Criticism Poster CW :

You will be given a reproduction of a work of art to look at and write about. You will discuss your work of art with 1-2 other people. Each person should document your notes for the poster: you will each use them later. You will create a poster that includes:
- The title Feldmans Method of Art Criticism - A large, detailed, colored drawing of the artwork. - The title of the artwork, the name of the artist, date the artwork was made, nationality of the artist, media/um of the artwork.

And the following categories

Part 1: Postcard Art Criticism Poster:

1. DESCRIBE:
Create a list of at least ten things you see in the work of art.

Remember to include actual objects, like people, things and places. Also list Elements of Art, like lines, colors, shape and values. Be specific (i.e. curvy lines in the bottom of the painting, not just lines)

2. ANALYZE
- Identify 3 Principles of Design that the artist used in the artwork. - Explain how the artist used each Principle. Be specific.

3. INTERPRET
Identify and write down 2 possible meanings, moods or stories within the work of art.

Give supporting evidence for each. Cite examples from the artwork.

4. JUDGE
Do you think the work of art was successful? Explain why or why not. Cite examples from the artwork.

Art 2: Closure (10.25): Describe your postcard that your group had today. Include any specific Elements of Art and actual items in the picture.

Art 2: Warm Up (11.1)

Describe what you see in this linoleum print by Elizabeth Catlett (literal objects or Elements of Art). List 10 things; Be specific!

Art 2: Closure (11.1)

Analyze what you see in this linoleum print by Elizabeth Catlett (Principles of Design). Name at least 2 Principles. Be specific!

Art 2: Warm Up (11.5)

Interpret what you see in this painting by Edward Hopper. What is the mood, meaning or story in the art work? Support your response.

Art 2: Closure (11.5)

Judge what you see in this painting by Edward Hopper. Is the artwork technically successful? Is it conceptually successful? Why or why not?

Warm Up: 11.8

On a separate piece of paper, copy down these questions in order to prepare for our presentations. (This will be a quiz grade) 1. Pick a group that had a good description of their artwork. Explain why you think they did a good job.

2. Pick a group that had a good analysis of their artwork. Explain why you think they did a good job.
3. Pick a group that had a good interpretation of their artwork. Explain why you think they did a good job. 4. Pick a group that had a good judgment of their artwork. Explain why you think they did a good job.

Closure: 11.8
Overall, how well do you think your group did on their Art Criticism poster? Explain your opinion.

Aesthetic Criteria
Categorizing works of art.

Vocabulay:
Aesthetics: A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art. Subject Matter: What a work of art is of or about.

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Aesthetic Criteria CW:

1. Choose 1 postcard from each category (realistic, distorted or abstract). 2. Write down the category, the name of the artist, the title of the artwork, date, country and media. 3. Answer the following questions about each card (2-3 sentences): 1. Which category (realistic, distorted or abstract) does the card fall into? Explain. 2. Is the artist pulling from within or outward or both to create their artwork? Explain.