The document outlines the process of art criticism, emphasizing its systematic approach to understanding and appreciating artworks. It details four key steps: description, analysis, interpretation, and judgment, each focused on different questions to assess the artwork. By following these steps, individuals can uncover deeper insights into the meaning and impact of the art.

1. Art Criticism Rachel Thomas, 2010

2. What is Art Criticism?Art criticism is a process of questioning and discussing an artwork with good reasons in a systematic way. What’s the Point?Following the steps of art criticism can help you discover lots of clues to really understand and appreciate a work of art.

3. Following the StepsIn each step of art criticism, you are answering a different question. The four steps of art criticism are: Description: What do I see? Analysis: How is the work organized? Interpretation: What is the artist trying to communicate? Judgment: Is this a successful work of art?

4. Step Details…

5. DESCRIPTIONWhat do you see?

6. ANALYSISHow is it arranged?

7. What are the elements of art in the image?* ELEMENTS OF ART/DESIGNColor =

8. Line =

9. Shape =

10. Form =