The Language of Critique - Extra Credit!

Learn about the Art of Critique- Just complete the mortars (below) with juicy, descriptive words that convey what you see and feel when looking at the art. Leave your response as a comment in a blog, or handwrite it, and turn it in to the art classroom.

I like the picture of the _______________________, because it shows me ____________________,

and makes me feel __________________________. One way I would make this art work better is by _____________________________________________________________________________.

By _____________________

(First Name Only)

__________________________________________________________________________________

4th Grade Colorado State Visual Arts Standard 2.1.d-Envision and Critique to Reflect: The critique process informs judgments about artistic and aesthetic merits in works of art. Students can use aesthetic valuing criteria to discuss works of art.

5th Grade Colorado State Visual Arts Standard 2.1.a- Envision and Critique to Reflect: Evaluative criteria is used when responding to works of art. Students can use the characteristics and expressive features of art and design to determine how they contribute to the aesthetic valuing of a work of art.