82. ART CRITIC (Writing, Questioning, Discussion)
Description: This intriguing method serves as a way for students to appreciate art, think critically, and express their opinions in a safe way. It also maximizes learning by using accompanying visuals within a textbook that are often ignored.
Application: Use in language arts or history courses as guided in-class work, as homework, or on substitute days.
Process: Before class meets, select multiple visuals (photographic or other) that are relevant to the topic and follow the method for at least one of the images in order to anticipate student questions. On class day, model the method for the first image and allow students to use the method for the second. Guide the subsequent discussion and emphasize the nature of art appreciation (different interpretations). Teach the five step process by inquiry. 1) Literal Description: Describe the image, object, people, and event. What is the artwork about? What is an assumption of the artist’s intention? Is the artwork two or three dimensional? Is the subject imagined, observed, or recollected? 2) Analysis: How is the artwork arranged? Which are the main visual elements (lines, tones, colors, etc.)? What are the materials, techniques and processes used? What types of signs or symbols are present in the work? Is there a particular style presented? 3) Context: Is there any historical, religious, or environmental information that helps to understand the work’s meaning? Is the information overtly or covertly delivered? 4) Meaning: Does (did) the work serve any functional or religious purpose? Does it have any underlying messages? What influences on the social, political, or moral compasses did the work have at the time or in later times? 5) Viewer’s Judgement: What elements of the artwork were most inspirational? Was it good? Explain. Is more information needed about the artist or the work?
After practicing numerous times, increase critical thinking by asking students to seek similarities and differences between two or more pieces of art (by the same or different artists).
Description: This intriguing method serves as a way for students to appreciate art, think critically, and express their opinions in a safe way. It also maximizes learning by using accompanying visuals within a textbook that are often ignored.
Application: Use in language arts or history courses as guided in-class work, as homework, or on substitute days.
Process: Before class meets, select multiple visuals (photographic or other) that are relevant to the topic and follow the method for at least one of the images in order to anticipate student questions. On class day, model the method for the first image and allow students to use the method for the second. Guide the subsequent discussion and emphasize the nature of art appreciation (different interpretations). Teach the five step process by inquiry. 1) Literal Description: Describe the image, object, people, and event. What is the artwork about? What is an assumption of the artist’s intention? Is the artwork two or three dimensional? Is the subject imagined, observed, or recollected? 2) Analysis: How is the artwork arranged? Which are the main visual elements (lines, tones, colors, etc.)? What are the materials, techniques and processes used? What types of signs or symbols are present in the work? Is there a particular style presented? 3) Context: Is there any historical, religious, or environmental information that helps to understand the work’s meaning? Is the information overtly or covertly delivered? 4) Meaning: Does (did) the work serve any functional or religious purpose? Does it have any underlying messages? What influences on the social, political, or moral compasses did the work have at the time or in later times? 5) Viewer’s Judgement: What elements of the artwork were most inspirational? Was it good? Explain. Is more information needed about the artist or the work?
After practicing numerous times, increase critical thinking by asking students to seek similarities and differences between two or more pieces of art (by the same or different artists).
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82. Art Critic
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82. Art Critic
https://www.mooc-list.com/course/art-appreciation-and-techniques-b-saylororg?static=true