1. Describe the work of art. Make detailed notes about what you see in the artwork. Notice what type of medium was used to make
the piece. This is where you would look at the elements of art (Line, Color, Shape, Texture, Value, Space, and Form) and how they are used. 2. Analyze the work of art. This is where you look at how the piece is put together. This is where you look at how the artist used the principles of design (Balance, Proportion, Harmony, Contrast, Emphasis, Movement, Pattern, Rhythm, Variety, and Unity) in the piece of art. 3. Interpret the work of art. This is where you assign meaning to the artwork. Sometimes it is helpful to know more about the artists’ life when working on this portion of a critique. It may help you to understand what the artist intended you to feel. What do you think was the artist’s goal with this work? Whether you have that information or not, you still can get a sense of what the artwork is “telling” you. 4. Judge the artwork. At this point you decide if the work is successful or not. In order to do this you must decide if the artist achieved the goal that you think they had in creating the art. Some art is art for the sake of art, while other art is clearly telling a story or making a point
