Vocabulary
1. Describe the Photograph: This is an image of three men in front of a messy/busy tent, with some trees behind, trash on the ground, clothes on the tree, and set-up tables. The men are centered, the two men are of equal length from each other. Also the two men on the side of the middle man have their hands in their coats. There is also a man laying down on the left-side of the picture next to the tent.
2. Reflect/ Interpret the Photograph: This men seem to look important, this could've been taken during the civil war after a battle. This looks like a meeting, or important encounter.
3. Formal art elements are used in the Photograph: Balance (symmetrical), the rule of thirds (the placement of the men), and shallow depth of field (the blurry trees and background).
Critique Questions
1. What are the two main ideas of "What is a critique"?
- Generally used to find error and formulate an argument, as well as adding positive feedback. Should be based on a informed opinion.
2. What is the minimum length a critique requires?
- As long as the main points are directed, as well to give sufficient critique.
3. What are the three elements that go into a constructive critique? What are a few questions that resonate with you and why?
- Remove all distractions, judge the composition, and judge the content. Questions may include; "What is the main subject?", "Is the composition good?", and "Who should I be looking at?"
4. When delivering a critique “sandwich” what are the 4 elements?
-Tell the photographer your initial expressions, the top bun (positive feedback), the meat (negative feedback), the bottom bun (positive feedback).
5. What are things to consider in the difference between an online critique and a face to face critique?
-With online critiques, its difficult to specifically point out parts of the image. Versus oral critiques, you have a more personal experience.
- Generally used to find error and formulate an argument, as well as adding positive feedback. Should be based on a informed opinion.
2. What is the minimum length a critique requires?
- As long as the main points are directed, as well to give sufficient critique.
3. What are the three elements that go into a constructive critique? What are a few questions that resonate with you and why?
- Remove all distractions, judge the composition, and judge the content. Questions may include; "What is the main subject?", "Is the composition good?", and "Who should I be looking at?"
4. When delivering a critique “sandwich” what are the 4 elements?
-Tell the photographer your initial expressions, the top bun (positive feedback), the meat (negative feedback), the bottom bun (positive feedback).
5. What are things to consider in the difference between an online critique and a face to face critique?
-With online critiques, its difficult to specifically point out parts of the image. Versus oral critiques, you have a more personal experience.
Critique Questions Part 2
1. Read the section "Defining Criticism". After reading, what are your thought about criticisms role in art?
The section “Defining Criticism” explains the crucial role criticism plays in art. Although it is a very complex and may have several meaning one must remember that “both thought and feeling are necessary components that need to be combined to achieve understanding and appreciation’. Criticism holds a negative connotation but overall allows the piece of art to be understood in a complete manner.
2. Read the section "Kinds of Criticism". Explain the difference between Exploratory and argumentative criticism.
Exploratory criticism “delays judgments of value and attempts rather to ascertain an object’s aesthetic aspects as completely as possible, to ensure that readers will experience all that can be seen in a work of art. ” This aids the viewer in deciphering the meaning of an image. In argumentative criticism “critics estimate the works positive aspects or lack of them and give a full account of their judgments based on explicitly stated criteria and standards.” This type of criticism is about arguing the favor of a piece and “attempt to persuade others that the object is best considered in the way they have interpreted and judged it, and they are prepared to defend their conclusions”
3. Read "Describing Photographs: Defining Description". When writing or talking about a photograph what are the three things that should be included? - The description should include the following; a gathering of data (observations), the listing of facts (what you observe), and the following questions: “What is here?”, “What am I looking at?”, and “What do I know for certain?”
4. Read "Describing Form". What are some formal design elements that can be described?
-Some formal design elements that can be described include: Scale, proportion, unity within variety, contrast,repetition and rhythm, balance, directional forces, emphasis, and subordination.
The section “Defining Criticism” explains the crucial role criticism plays in art. Although it is a very complex and may have several meaning one must remember that “both thought and feeling are necessary components that need to be combined to achieve understanding and appreciation’. Criticism holds a negative connotation but overall allows the piece of art to be understood in a complete manner.
2. Read the section "Kinds of Criticism". Explain the difference between Exploratory and argumentative criticism.
Exploratory criticism “delays judgments of value and attempts rather to ascertain an object’s aesthetic aspects as completely as possible, to ensure that readers will experience all that can be seen in a work of art. ” This aids the viewer in deciphering the meaning of an image. In argumentative criticism “critics estimate the works positive aspects or lack of them and give a full account of their judgments based on explicitly stated criteria and standards.” This type of criticism is about arguing the favor of a piece and “attempt to persuade others that the object is best considered in the way they have interpreted and judged it, and they are prepared to defend their conclusions”
3. Read "Describing Photographs: Defining Description". When writing or talking about a photograph what are the three things that should be included? - The description should include the following; a gathering of data (observations), the listing of facts (what you observe), and the following questions: “What is here?”, “What am I looking at?”, and “What do I know for certain?”
4. Read "Describing Form". What are some formal design elements that can be described?
-Some formal design elements that can be described include: Scale, proportion, unity within variety, contrast,repetition and rhythm, balance, directional forces, emphasis, and subordination.