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1. II. WRITING A
CRITIQUE PAPER
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2. CRITIQUE PAPER
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3. CRITIQUE PAPER
▰ This is a detailed analysis and assessment of something,
especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory or
work.
▰ A critique is usually written by a critic.
▰ A critic is an expert in a particular field, so he can comment
on a particular theory or work in depth.
▰ Therefore, a critique is more reliable than a review paper.
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4. CRITIQUE PAPER
▰ Critiques can be used to carefully analyze a variety of work
such as:
 Creative works (novels, exhibits, film, images, poetry)
 Research (monographs, journals, theories)
 Media (news reports, feature articles)
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5. CRITIQUE PAPER
▰ Like an essay, a critique uses a formal, academic writing
style and has a clear structure, that is, an introduction, body,
and conclusion.
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6. Why do we write critiques?
▰ Writing a critique on a work helps us to develop:
▻ A knowledge of the work’s subject area or related works.
▻ An understanding of the work’s purpose, intended
audience, development of argument, structure of
evidence or creative style.
▻ A recognition of the strengths and weaknesses of the
work.
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7. STRUCTURES
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8. INTRODUCTION
▰ Typically, the introduction is short and you should:
 Name the work being reviewed as well as the date it
was created and the name of the author/creator.
 Describe the purpose of the work.
 Have a concluding sentence that signposts what
your evaluation of the work will be. For instance, it
may indicate whether it is a positive, negative, or
mixed evaluation.
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9. SUMMARY
▰ Briefly summarize the main points and objectively
describe how the creator portrays these by using
techniques, styles, media, characters or symbols. This
summary should NOT be the focus of the critique and is
usually shorter than the critical evaluation.
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10. CRITICAL EVALUATION
▰ This section should give a systematic and detailed
assessment of the different elements of the work,
evaluating how well the creator was able to achieve the
purpose.
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11. CRITICAL EVALUATION
▰ Examples of key critical questions that could help your
assessment include:
 Who is the creator? Is the work presented
objectively or subjectively?
 What are the aims of the work? Were the aims
achieved?
 What techniques, styles, media were used in the
work?
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12. CRITICAL EVALUATION
 What are the strengths and weaknesses of
the work?
 What can you say about the over all work?
 Does the work enhance understanding of
key ideas or theories? Does the work
engage with key concepts or other works in
its discipline?
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13. CRITICAL EVALUATION
▰ In your critical evaluation, start with broad impressions
first and then move into the details of the technical
elements.
▰ To support your evaluation, provide evidence from the
work itself (if any).
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14. CONCLUSION
▰ This is usually a very brief paragraph, which includes:
 A statement indicating the overall evaluation of the work.
 A summary of the key reasons, identified during the
critical evaluation
 In some circumstances, recommendations for
improvement on the work may be appropriate.
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15. REFERENCE LIST
▰ Include all resources cited in your critique.
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16. ART CRITIQUE
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17. ART CRITIQUE
▰ A art critique paper involves a comprehensive analysis
and assessment of the object of art. Also, when
conducting the review, you understand the aim of the
artist.
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18. ART CRITIQUE
▰ Critical analysis of artwork stimulates and encourages
the discussion of art. When you write it, express your
opinion. And when you receive a critique, you learn from
others.
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19. ART CRITIQUE
▰ There is an accepted way to conduct a formal analysis
of art work. It’s called Feldman’s method, and it
consists of four steps: description, analysis,
interpretation, and judgement.
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20. FORMAT AND
STRUCTURE
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21. I. DESCRIPTION
▰ First of all, describe the artwork. At this stage, you don’t
have to analyze anything. Basically, you just answer the
question: What do you see?
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22. I. DESCRIPTION
▰ Here are some important points that you can include in
your artwork description:
 The title of the work and the name of the artist
 What is the work made of?
 What colors, shapes, and textures did the artist use?
 Speak about the techniques used by the artist (If any)
 Speak about the objects you see in the artwork. Does it depict
people, plants, or abstract forms?
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23. I. DESCRIPTION
EXAMPLE:
This is an oil painting of a woman in profile. She’s wearing a
black dress in contrast with a brown background…….
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24. II. ANALYSIS
▰ The next step is analysis. To analyze an artwork means
to evaluate how its elements correlate with each other.
At this stage, you figure out what helps the artwork to
convey an idea or a mood.
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25. II. ANALYSIS
▰ When writing this section, consider the following points:
 Do the features of the piece complement each other?
 Do they create chaos or harmony?
 Discuss the most prominent elements of the artwork
such as balance, proportion, similarity, and contrast
 Search for historical underpinnings that became a basis
for the artwork under analysis.
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26. II. ANALYSIS
▰ Are there interesting effects, such as movement or soft
focus? If yes, then say how the artist achieved them.
▰ Think about your own emotional reaction to the
artwork. Try and formulate what elements helped to
convey the feeling.
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27. II. ANALYSIS
EXAMPLE:
The a total range of the painting creates a dark and brooding
atmosphere. That sharp shadows creates a more dramatic
contrast between the two colors…
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28. III. INTERPRETATION
▰ In this next section, we are looking for the meaning
behind the artwork. It may seem like a tough task, but
don’t worry: at this stage, the interpretation is entirely
up to you.
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29. III. INTERPRETATION
▰ Here are the elements that you can include in your
interpretation:
 How does this art object make you feel?
 What do you think of when you’re looking at the artwork?
 What did the artist want to tell you as a viewer?
 What do you think about the title of the work? Does it
influence your interpretation?
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30. III. INTERPRETATION
EXAMPLE:
In this painting, the artist wanted to show us the king’s
personality and achievements…. The birds also represents the
freedom of the person in the painting….
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31. IV. JUDGMENT
▰ And now it’s time to express your opinion!
▰ At this point, you’re deciding if the work succeeded in
creating a mood or telling a story.
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32. IV. JUDGMENT
▰ Here are some points that can help you write the fourth
part or your critique
 How do you think? Is the work successful or not?
 Does this art object seem original or not?
 Do you agree with the color/line combinations?
 Is the artwork pleasing to the eye?
 What do you think or feel when looking at this piece of
artwork?
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33. IV. JUDGMENT
 Go back to your first impression. Has anything changed?
What did you learn?
 If nothing changed, explain your first impression or
reaction to the work.
 What have you learned from this work that you might
apply to your own artwork or your thinking?
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34. IV. JUDGMENT
EXAMPLE:
The artwork successfully conveys the atmosphere of a battle
through its composition and color scheme. Learning about its
backstory helped me to appreciate the art even more …
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