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GUIDELINES:

Format: Write a 1000-1200 word count paper (about 2-4p). The paper should be typed, double-

spaced, using a clear professional 12-point font. Your name, date, & paper title should be at the

top, page numbers at the bottom, word count at the end.

Please do not use contractions (like “don’t”) in an academic paper, & keep your tone formal not casual.

Avoid “I think / I belive” and just state your case and support it. Keep your own personal tone and

be creative, but not casual. Research and cite your sources (see above).

Write in your own words, using the art criticism format below (DAIJ: Describe, Analyze, Interpret,

Judge), based on your own experience, educated from what you learned in class. Plagiarism is not

tolerated, simply write in your own words & cite your sources for quotes & research.

Photos: include 1+ (screenshot or download, copy/paste, & cite your photo source – your own

photo, web link, etc.), mention your photos in your writing to make connections

The paper contents :

I. INTRODUCTION: In one paragraph describe your overall visit to the museum (who, what, where,

when, why, observations – walk the reader into your experience).

! What is this paper about?

! Where did you attend an exhibit? (if online – state that & include the source)

! When did you attend this exhibit? (might also include dates of temporary exhibits if useful)

! Why did you choose this museum/gallery?

! Whom did you go with (if online, this might still apply)

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II. BODY: 4 parts of Art Criticism: DAIJ (Describe, Analyze, Interpret, Judge) on the artwork you choose.

1. DESCRIBE: In the 2nd paragraph (the 1st step of DAIJ) describe the artist & artwork. Most of these

things are included in the label near the artwork.

! Title of the work

! Name of the artist

! Date of the work (if provided)

! Subject matter (what the artwork is about)

! Style (realistic, representational, abstract, nonobjective)

! Medium (category, i.e., drawing, print, painting, sculpture, ceramics, etc.)

! Medium (materials, i.e., pencil, charcoal, oil paint, acrylic paint, clay, wood, metal)

! Dimension (two-dimensional or three-dimensional

! Size (height, width, depth)

! Format (shape)

2. ANALYZE: In the 3rd paragraph (the 2nd step of DAIJ) analyze how the Elements of Art & Principles of

Design are used.

! Identify & describe the most dominant Elements of Art that make up the composition. (You might

mention obvious ones that are not used if helpful.) Line / Shape / Form / Color / Texture / Value

! Identify & describe which Principles of Design are used to arrange the Elements in the composition.

(You might mention ones that are not used.) Emphasis / Movement / Balance / Contrast / Rhythm /

Unity. Describe how unity is achieved in the composition.

3. INTERPRET: In the 4th paragraph (the 3rd step of DAIJ) interpret the historically understood meaning of

this artwork (you will need some historic/cultural context from research; such as major concepts &

social influence) AND your own interpretation.

! Is there any social / historical / geographical context to this artwork & / or the artist. (What is going

on in this artist’s world, & is s/he responding to it?)

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! What do you think is the message the artist is trying to convey to the viewer?

! What is the theme of the artwork?

! What do you think is the purpose of the artwork?

! Is it possible this artwork has been mis/interpreted in one way & you have a new concept?

4. JUDGE: In the 5th paragraph (the 4th step of DAIJ) make a judgment (evaluate) whether or not you like

this artwork & why or why not. (Notice this is at the end, now with an educated opinion.)

! Why did you choose this artwork?

! Is your initial impression of this artwork different after spending time with it & describing, analyzing,

& interpreting it?

! What do you think about the artwork? Why?

! What is the value you find in the artwork? Why?

! Would you want this artwork in your home (would you want to live with it?) Why?

! Does it communicate a valuable or beneficial idea, feeling, or principle for the viewer? Why?

! What is your rating of the craftsmanship of the work, i.e., do you think the artist used the materials

well?

! What information can you use from your description, analysis & interpretation to support your ideas

& opinions?

III. CONCLUSION: In the 6th & final brief paragraph, conclude; summarize & wrap up your reflection on

the art experience.

! Summary

! Observations (what did you notice, surprises, senses, interesting discoveries)

! Help the reader to want to visit this museum & see this artwork.

WORKS CITED: cite your references for research & images.