Art criticism is an important facet in the process of creating, sharing, and understanding art. What makes art so important is its ability to evoke a variety of responses. Sometimes the artist's intent and a viewer's perception of a work of art do not match.
<u>Is this something that you might like to do for a career?</u>
I rather not do art critics for a career because it depends on how much I make if I can get a job for that, or even live off of art critics. However, becoming an art critic might be a great career choice for you, if you have a keen interest in art, you can base your judgments on objective and rational elements, and have a desire to spark discussion and spread awareness of all things artistic.
Art criticism is responding to, interpreting meaning, and making critical judgments about specific works of art. Art critics help viewers perceive, interpret, and judge artworks. Critics tend to focus more on modern and contemporary art from cultures close to their own.
