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Formal Art Critique

Critique a work of art, using the principles and elements of art, that is understandable and correct in terminology. Choose a creative work (from a famous historical artist). These elements need to be in separate headings. Length: at least 300 words, in a power point, google doc or emailed. Include a picture of the work of art, in colour, artist and date created and what style of art this is in (abstract, cubism, realism, pointillism, etc)

Rubric Code: GXBC3X5

By classicreata

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Subject: Arts and Design

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Critique of a Work of Art
	Two Thumbs Up 5 pts	Thumbs Up 4 pts	So So 3 pts	Thumbs Down 2 pts
Description	Two Thumbs Up Makes a complete and detailed description of the subject matter and/or elements seen in a work.	Thumbs Up Makes a detailed description of most of the subject matter and/or elements seen in a work.	So So Makes a description of some of the subject matter and/or elements seen in a work.	Thumbs Down Descriptions are not detailed or complete.
Analysis	Two Thumbs Up Student demonstrated understanding of design using the principles & elements through the use of correct art terminology. Student was able to clearly explain the artistic elements of the work.	Thumbs Up Student demonstrated some awareness of basic principles & elements of art; Student was able to mostly explain the artistic elements of the work.	So So The student demonstrated basic awareness of the design elements and/or principles of art. Student explained the artistic elements of the work in general detail.	Thumbs Down The student demonstrated very little awareness of basic design elements; Student made no effort to explain the artistic principles or elements of the work.
Interpretation	Two Thumbs Up Student forms a somewhat reasonable hypothesis about the symbolic or metaphorical meaning; Student is able to support this with evidence from the work; Student relates how the work affects them personally.	Thumbs Up Student identifies the literal meaning of the work with evidence; Student relates how the work affects them personally.	So So Student missed at least one element of interpretation: Did not identify literal or symbolic meaning; or Did not support with evidence; or Didn't relate how the work makes him/her feel personally.	Thumbs Down Student finds it difficult to interpret the meaning of the work or did not explicitly attempt to interpret.
Evaluation	Two Thumbs Up Uses multiple criteria to judge the artwork, such as composition, expression, creativity, design, communication of ideas.	Thumbs Up Uses 2-3 criteria to judge the artwork	So So Tries to use aesthetic criteria to judge artwork, but does not apply the criteria accurately.	Thumbs Down Evaluates work as good or bad based on personal taste with no support.

Keywords:

art critique

Subjects:

Arts and Design

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