OBJECTIVE/BALANCED

REVIEW OR CRITIQUE OF A
WORK OF ART, AN EVENT OR
A PROGRAM
Quarter 2. Lesson 2
Objectives:
1. define balanced/objective assessment or criticism
of artwork;
2. identify the forms and structures of writing art
criticism;
3. identify techniques in reviewing different art
forms;
4. interpret the broader context and different types of
art; and,
5. write a balanced/objective review or critique of
pieces of work.
Key Terms

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What can you say about it? List down what
you think on your notebook.
“Making a review should be bases not on
opinions or preferences, but on logical
claims and objective reasoning
that is supported by evidence.”
Balanced/objective review or
criticism is a system of interpreting,
judging, and assessing a person, thing, or
any work of art not influenced by
feelings or opinions in considering
and presenting facts.
 Forms and Structures
of Writing Art Criticism
 FORM DEFINITION Questions Asked If
Artwork Piece of Writing
Pure description "What do you see?" "What do you
of the object, (description see?"
piece of work, art, constitutes a form of (form, structure,
event, etc. art, medium, size choice of words,
1. Description and scale, elements length, genre, etc)
or general shapes,
color, texture of
surface, and context
of object).
 FORM DEFINITION Questions Asked If
Artwork Piece of
Writing
Determining
what the features
suggest and
deciding why the How did the artist How did the
2. Analysis artist or writers do it?" writer write it?"
used such
features to
convey specific
ideas.
 FORM DEFINITION Questions Asked If
Artwork Piece of
Writing

Establishing the "Why did the "Why did the

broader context artist create it writer create it
3. Interpretation for this type of and what does it and what does it
art. mean? mean?
Elements that can be
included in your
interpretation
Elements that you can include in your interpretation

➢How does this art object make you feel?

➢What do you think of when you’re
looking at the artwork?
➢What did the artist want to tell you as a
viewer?
➢What do you think about the title of the
work? Does it influence your
interpretation?
Elements that you can include in your interpretation

➢If you can’t understand a painting or a

sculpture, don’t hurry to give a negative
response to it. Think of other critics who
have provided a positive evaluation of the
examined artwork. It doesn’t mean you
shouldn’t have your opinion! All you need is
to find a good way to express it.
 FORM DEFINITION Questions Asked If
Artwork Piece of
Writing

Judging a piece of
work means giving
it rank in relation to Is it a good Is it a good
3. Judgment other works and of
course considering
artwork? compositio
a very important n?
aspect of the visual
arts; its originality.
Here are some points that can help you write your judgment:

•How do you think: is the work successful or not?

• Does this art object seem original or not?
• What do you feel when looking at this piece of
artwork?
• Go back to your first impression. Has anything
changed? What did you learn?
• If nothing changed, explain your first reaction to
the work.
• What have you learned from this work that you
might apply to your own artwork or your thinking?
In judging the piece of work, there must be:

(a)CRITERIA (What criteria do I think are most

appropriate for judging the artwork or writing?

(b) EVIDENCE (What evidence inside or outside the

artwork or piece of writing relate to each criterion?)

(c) JUDGMENT (Based on the criteria and evidence,

what is my judgment about the quality of the
artwork or piece of writing?).
In judging the piece of work, there must be:

(a) CRITERIA (What criteria do I think are most

appropriate for judging the artwork or writing?),
(b) EVIDENCE (What evidence inside or outside the
artwork or piece of writing relate to each
criterion?)’ and
(c) JUDGMENT (Based on the criteria and evidence,
what is my judgment about the quality of the
artwork or piece of writing?).
In judging the piece of work, there must be:

E.g., the artwork successfully conveys

the atmosphere of a battle through its
composition and color scheme. Learning
about its backstory helped me to appreciate
the painting even more.
In judging the piece of work, there must be:

E.g., the artwork successfully conveys

the atmosphere of a battle through its
composition and color scheme. Learning
about its backstory helped me to appreciate
the painting even more.
 How to Critique
Different Art Forms
Paint is a medium that emphasizes
light, colors, and space.
•What school of painting does it belong to? Is it
typical or unusual for this particular school?
E.g., Monet’s Water Lilies is a typical
Impressionist painting.

•Describe the way the artist applies paint. Are there

broad paint strokes, small points of color, or just a
smooth surface? What effect does it help to achieve?
E.g., Van Gogh’s broad brush strokes help to
create a sense of motion.
•Describe how the light is depicted. Where does the light come
from? Is there a strong value contrast? In what way does the
shadow function? What, in your opinion, does it evoke?
E.g., strong contrast makes the central figures stand out.

•Speak about the handling of space in the picture. Does it look

flat or three-dimensional? What kind of perspective is used?
(e.g., one-point perspective, or bird’s eye view?)
E.g., in this painting, Picasso uses multi-dimensional
geometrical shapes.
many specific factors influence the
overall impression of a sculpture.
•Say if the material gives a particular texture to the statue. Is
the surface smooth, or is it uneven?
E.g., Rodin’s sculpture has an unusual earthy texture.

•The surrounding space is just as important as the sculpture

itself. Describe the place (in the museum, in a park, in front of a
building) where it is situated. What does it add to the
sculpture?
E.g., the statue appears to walk along the road.
•Speak about the color of the sculpture. Is it painted? Does it
rely on natural lights and shadows?
E.g., the statue is white. A museum floodlight lights it from
above, creating expressive shadows.

•Describe the composition of the sculpture. What does it look

like when you approach it? Did the sculptor provide any
instructions on how to position it?
E.g., the statue is enormous and can be viewed from all
sides
•What architectural style does it belong to?
E.g., the cathedral is a typical Gothic building.

•Was it built with a purpose? Did a specific person request

it?
E.g., the Palace of Versailles was requested by Louis IV
as a symbol of his monarchy.

•Did one architect complete the building, or were there any

alterations? Why were they made?
E.g., the spire was added to the cathedral much later.
It became the integral part of its image.
•What do the exterior and the interior look like?
What effect do they produce? Is there a contrast
between them?
E.g., the building has a high ceiling painted like
the sky. It also makes the organ music sound louder.

•Are there statues or paintings on the walls? Discuss

them as well!
E.g., statues on the cathedral’s facade illustrate
scenes from the Bible.
•How does the photographer use focus? Is any
part of the image blurry? What effect does it
produce?
E.g., the background is out-of-focus, which
has a dreamy effect.
•Is the picture monochrome? If yes, describe its
tone, contrast, and shadows. If no, describe the
use of color.
E.g., the picture is in black and white, with
stark contrasts.
•If it’s a photo of a face, pay extra
attention to the emotion it expresses. If
it’s dynamic, discuss the sense of motion.
E.g., the photograph conveys a sense
of cheerfulness through the girl’s
expression and the use of light.
Artwork
Review
 Weeping Woman is an iconic image of
unspeakable grief and pain, representing
universal suffering. The fragmented features
and the use of acid green and purple
heighten the painting’s emotional intensity.
The model for the Weeping Woman was
Picasso’s partner Dora Maar, a passionate,
strong and intelligent woman. The painting
is also often seen as reflecting their complex
and often stormy relationship.
It is an oil canvas painting which is
considered as one of Picasso’s most famous
abstract portraits.
The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci
Performance
Task 1
Directions: Below is the painting of “Bayanihan”; take a look at this,
study, analyze, and write a balanced/objective review of the painting
considering the elements discussed.
Guidelines:

a. Computer-encoded
b. Short-bondpaper
c. Font style – arial
d. Font size - 12
e. Class president will gather and compile the
outputs in a short folder. Alphabetical order
f. Deadline: November 22, 2023