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Art Criticism Reading/Writing 
Assesses student understanding and application of art criticism steps using Feldman's 4 step Art Criticism model
Rubric Code: T23C779
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Poor

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Description

Excellent

Makes a complete and detailed description of the subject matter and/or elements and principles of design seen in the artwork. Student uses the credit line of the artwork and using descriptive paragraph writing using descriptive adjectives and words as if the listener could draw the artwork according to what was written
Good

Makes a detailed description of most of the subject matter using teh credit line and/or elements and principles of design seen in the artwork
Moderate

Makes a detailed description of some of the subject matter and/or elements and principles of design seen in the artwork.
Poor

Descriptions are not detailed or complete
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Analysis

Excellent

Accurately describes several dominant elements or principles, color schemes and qualities of art used by the artist and accurately relates how they are used by the artist to reinforce the theme, meaning, mood, or feeling of the artwork
Good

Accurately describes a couple of dominant elements or principles used by the artist and accurately relates how they are used by the artist to reinforce the theme, meaning, mood, or feeling of the artwork.
Moderate

Describes some dominant elements and principles used by the artist, but has difficulty describing how these relate tot he meaning or feeling of the artwork.
Poor

Has trouble picking out the dominant elements
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Interpretation

Excellent

Forms a reasonable hypothesis about the symbolic or metaphorical meaning of the artwork and is able to support this with evidence from the artwork. Explains why the artist made the choices he/she did
Good

Student identifies the literal meaning of the artwork. Gives a partial interpretation of symbolic meaning with some evidence from the artwork.
Moderate

Student can relate how the work makes him/her feel personally. Does not give evidence from artwork, does not talk about the symbolic meaning of the artwork
Poor

Student finds it difficult to interpret any meaning in the work.
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Judgement

Excellent

Uses multiple criteria to judge the artwork, such as composition, creativity, design, communication of ideas, successfulness of the image. Talks about what the artist was trying to communicate and gives clear reasons
Good

Uses 1-2 criteria to judge the artwork. Tells whether the artwork is successful or not and talks about what the artist was trying to communicate but could be clearer
Moderate

Tries to use aesthetic criteria to judge artwork, but does not apply the criteria accurately. Does not explain whether or not the artwork is successful.
Poor

Evaluates work as good or bad based on personal taste. Doesn't comment on what the artist was trying to communicate. Does not explain whether or not the artwork is successful.
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Keywords:
  • art criticism







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