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Critique Cards

The document outlines a 4-step process for analyzing a piece of art: 1) Describe everything seen, 2) Analyze how elements are used, 3) Interpret what is happening and its meaning, and 4) Decide if it is liked and why, considering what the artist did well and could improve. Key questions are provided under each step to guide observation and critical thinking.

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Critique Cards

The document outlines a 4-step process for analyzing a piece of art: 1) Describe everything seen, 2) Analyze how elements are used, 3) Interpret what is happening and its meaning, and 4) Decide if it is liked and why, considering what the artist did well and could improve. Key questions are provided under each step to guide observation and critical thinking.

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Step 1: Describe Step 2: Analyze

List everything you see, even if Explain how what you see is being
you don’t know what it is. used in the piece of art.

Ask yourself: Ask yourself:


 What do I see?  How are lines used?
 What colors are used?  How are shapes working?
 What shapes are visible?  How are textures effective?
 Where is the scene?  How does the viewer’s eye
 Are there any unknown move around the piece?
objects?

Step 3: Interpret Step 4: Decide

What is going on in the artwork? Do you like this piece of art? Why
or Why Not?
Ask Yourself:
 What do I see happening? Ask yourself:
 How does this make me  What do I like about this
feel? piece?
 What is the most important  What did the artist do best?
part of this piece?  What do I dislike about this
 Why did the artist create piece?
this piece?  What would I change if I
 What does this art “say” to were the artist?
me?

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