Critique Paper Assignment
The art piece that you select needs to be from one of the eras, or regions, discussed in the textbook. The following are the Structural Elements to be contained within the paper, Format of the paper,:
Structural Elements:
Get the Facts:
Name of the artist, title, date, subject matter, medium, size and location of the work.
Analyze:
Review the parts of the art piece and how they fit together esthetically. Consider the medium and how it generally contributes to the work and how it influences the expression of the content/subject. Define how the piece fits into the time period in which it was created, or does it brandish the pathway for a new movement. Does the art piece constitute the apex of the artist's career?
Evaluate:
Discuss the composition of the work (use appropriate art composition terms) and how the artist may have been influenced by earlier works of other artists, mentors, or schools of art. Emphasize how the elements of the composition come together to create the visual experience (Utilize "Seven Key Principles of Design", "Visual Balance" and "Four Color Principles" in CH4).
Personal Opinion:
Provide your opinion and impression of the piece. What are your "Likes" and/or "Dislikes" and what were the reasons that you selected the piece for your critique. Support your opinion utilizing terminology and understanding of art gleaned from information covered in this course.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.