Order 881081: Critique Paper

ARTS 110-00__ – Critique Paper – Student Name

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, and Grading Considerations:

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:

· Papers will be at least 1 page in length, but not more than 2, with a minimum of two reputable sources recorded in an APA format (References will be appropriately sited throughout the paper). Papers will be single-spaced in a block format; single space between paragraphs; Garamond-12 font; and 1” margins on all sides

· A 5” x 5”, or larger, picture of the art work on a separate page (resources can also be contained on this page)

· Must be proofed at the “Writing Lab” prior to submission or they will receive a “0” grade

Grading Considerations:

· Accuracy of the content and connectivity of the art work to the artist, era and/or culture

· Support of your opinion of the art work – Beyond “I like it”

· Readability of paper – No fragments; run on sentences; or unsupported pathways to nowhere

· Following defined Format and site source quotes and concepts appropriately within the paper

· Composition, spelling, punctuation or other general errors

Points Range	% Range	Grade
50 – 45	100% - 90%	A
44.5 – 40	89% - 80%	B
39.5 – 35	79% - 70%	C
34.5 – 30	69% - 60%	D