The Importance of Critiques and Analyzing Art:

Through the Critique Process, students examine in-progress
and finished artwork as part of the process of examining and sometimes modifying
artwork in order to better communicate ideas visually; through this dialogue,
Critical Thinking Skills, and, Verbal Communication Skills, are developed
while vital information is shared and a sense of community nurtured.

How to Talk About Art:
Questions to Ask when looking at Artwork

• What do I see?
• What does it mean?
• How do I know?
 

The Elements of Art:

Words to Describe what you see.

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• Line •
 

• Color •
 

• Texture •

• Shape •

• Form •

• SPace •

• Value •

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The Principles of Design:
Words that Describe How  & why.

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• rhythm & movement •

• Balance •

• Proportion •

• Variety  &  Emphasis •

• Harmony & Unity •

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