Week 2 Part 1,2,3 - Description, Analysis, Interpretation

Topic #2

Complete all three parts.

Part 1

Visit the following sites to learn how to critique an artwork:

http://www.dl.ket.org/humanities/resources/art/critproc.htm (Links to an external site.)

http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators/how-to/tipsheets/student-critique.aspx (Links to an external site.)

Use the questions listed in the Kennedy Center ARTSEDGE article to initiate an evaluation and analysis using the four major areas of criticism:

· Description

· Analysis

· Interpretation

· Evaluation

Part 2

Choose a work of art (painting, photography, or sculpture) from one of the following museums (choose from exhibitions or collections) and evaluate the artwork, addressing the four areas of criticism listed above.

Include the artist’s name, title of artwork, date, and materials in the first paragraph.

· Metropolitan Museum of Art:  http://www.metmuseum.org/ (Links to an external site.)

· Louvre Museum:  http://www.louvre.fr/en (Links to an external site.)

· Museum of Modern Art:  http://www.moma.org/ (Links to an external site.)

Part 3

Choose a song or musical composition from any era, genre, or style to pair with the artwork you chose.

How do the art and music work together to stimulate the senses?