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    Feldman's Method of Art Criticism is a 4-step process for analyzing and critiquing a work of art: 1. Description - Objectively describe what is seen without judgments. Note colors, shapes, textures, locations. 2. Analysis - Identify artistic elements and principles at play, and their relationships within the composition. 3. Interpretation - Form an opinion on the possible meaning or message conveyed by the artwork based on the description and analysis. 4. Judgment - Evaluate whether you like the artwork and why, supporting your opinion critically based on understanding gained through the prior steps.

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    Feldman's Method of Art Criticism is a 4-step process for analyzing and critiquing a work of art: 1. Description - Objectively describe what is seen without judgments. Note colors, shapes, textures, locations. 2. Analysis - Identify artistic elements and principles at play, and their relationships within the composition. 3. Interpretation - Form an opinion on the possible meaning or message conveyed by the artwork based on the description and analysis. 4. Judgment - Evaluate whether you like the artwork and why, supporting your opinion critically based on understanding gained through the prior steps.

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    Feldman's Method of Art Criticism is a 4-step process for analyzing and critiquing a work of art: 1. Description - Objectively describe what is seen without judgments. Note colors, shapes, textures, locations. 2. Analysis - Identify artistic elements and principles at play, and their relationships within the composition. 3. Interpretation - Form an opinion on the possible meaning or message conveyed by the artwork based on the description and analysis. 4. Judgment - Evaluate whether you like the artwork and why, supporting your opinion critically based on understanding gained through the prior steps.

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    Feldman's Method of Art Criticism is a 4-step process for analyzing and critiquing a work of art: 1. Description - Objectively describe what is seen without judgments. Note colors, shapes, textures, locations. 2. Analysis - Identify artistic elements and principles at play, and their relationships within the composition. 3. Interpretation - Form an opinion on the possible meaning or message conveyed by the artwork based on the description and analysis. 4. Judgment - Evaluate whether you like the artwork and why, supporting your opinion critically based on understanding gained through the prior steps.

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    Feldman’s Method of Art Criticism

    Description – What is seen? Analysis – What relationships exist with


    (only facts , not opinions) what is seen? (use Elements of Art +
    Principles of Design to make connections
    - Do not use terms that denote value within the art composition)
    judgments (such a beautiful, funny
    looking, harmonious, etc.) - Elements: Line, Shape, Colour,
    Texture, Space, Form, Value
    - Instead, focus on the factual things,
    such as smooth, round, a shape, etc. - Principles: Movement, Pattern,
    Rhythm, Emphasis, Contrast,
    - This is important so that you don’t Balance, Unity
    jump to conclusions before going
    through all steps. - How are the above terms seen in the
    artwork?
    - What do you see in the artwork?
    Where are these things located within - What relationships exist among the
    the composition? (foreground, terms above
    middleground, background) (left, right, o Relationships based on sizes,
    center) (above, below, overlapping) shapes, textures, balance, etc.

    Interpretation – What is the content or Judgement – What is your interpretation


    meaning? of the work?
    (what do you feel is the meaning of the (do you like it? why or why not?)
    artwork?)
    - Often this is expressed about an
    - Based on your response for step 1 – artwork before it has really been
    Description – and step 2 – Analysis – examined.
    what do you think the meaning of the
    artwork is? This is your opinion! - Judgment in that case is neither
    informed nor critical, but simply an
    - Your response should be based on opinion.
    ideas, sensations, and/or feelings
    evoked from the artwork. o Do you like it? Yes or no.
    Why or why not?
    - if you have background information on o Support your opinion
    the artwork this can aid in your
    interpretation.
    o As new facts about the artwork
    are discovered your
    interpretation may change

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