“Paperman”

Watch the film closely. Analyze, then

give your balanced criticism of the film.

What can you say about the film?

What are your observations about the
film?
What is your analysis?
What is your evaluation?
Objective:
Write an
objective/balanced review
or critique of a work of art,
an event or a program
WRITING A BALANCED
REVIEW AND CRITIQUE
 REVIEW is an evaluation of a
publication, service, or company such
as a movie, a video game, a musical
composition, a book; a piece of
hardware like a car, home, appliance,
or computer; or an event or
performance, such as a live music
concert, play, musical theater show,
dance show or art exhibition.
 A review gives the reader a
concise summary of the content.
This includes a relevant description
of the topic as well as an overview
of its overall perspective,
argument, or purpose.
A review offers a critical
assessment of the content or
subject.
 CRITIQUE is a detailed analysis and
assessment of something, especially
a literary, philosophical, or political
theory. It is an important rhetorical
pattern in academic writing as they
present a balanced view of things
and it is based not on personal
perspective but should be grounded
on actual observations.
STRUCTURE and LANGUAGE OF
CRITIQUE
Introduction(5%) - ideas you want
to tackle.
Summary (10%) - concept
Review/Critique (75%) – cite
strengths and weaknesses
Conclusion (10%) -
 What is a balanced
review and critique?
 It 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.
It is a systematic way of considering
the truthfulness of a piece of work.
In addition to a critical evaluation,
the critic may assign the work a rating
to indicate its relative merit.
 To have a balanced/objective
review of any piece of work,
the following are considered:
1. Description
2. Analysis
3. Interpretation
4. Judgment
1.Description. Pure description of the
object, piece of work, art, event, etc. It
answers the questions:
a. artwork - "What do you see?"
(description constitutes form of art,
medium, size and scale, elements or
general shapes, color, texture of
surface, and context of object).
b. piece of writing - "What do
you see?" (form, structure, choice of
2.Analysis. Determining what the
features suggest and deciding
why the artist or writers used
such features to convey specific
ideas. It answers the questions:
a. artwork - "How did the artist
do it?"
b. piece of writing - "How did
the writer write it?"
The analysis constitutes the following:
• determination of subject matter
• analysis of the principles of design or
composition
• use of symbol and other elements
• portrayal of movement and how it is
achieved
• effect of particular medium
• relationships of each part of the
composition to the whole and to each
3.Interpretation. Establishing
the broader context for this type
of art. It answers the questions:
a. artwork - "Why did the
artist create it and what does it
mean?
b. piece of writing - "Why
did the writer create it and what
Here are the 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
 What do you think about the
title of the work? Does it influence
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
4. Judgment. Judging a piece of
work means giving it rank in
relation to other
works and of course considering
a very important aspect of the
visual arts; its
originality. It answers the
questions “Is it a good artwork?”
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.
How to Critique Different Art
Forms
1. Painting Critique
What school of painting does it belong
to?
Describe the way the artist applies paint.
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?
Speak about the handling of space in
the picture. Does it look flat or three-
2. Sculpture Critique
Does the material gives a particular
texture to the statue. Is the surface
smooth, or is it uneven?
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.
Speak about the color of the sculpture.
Is it painted? Does it rely on natural lights
3. Architecture Critique
What architectural style does it belong
to?
Was it built with a purpose?
Did one architect complete the building,
or were there any alterations?
What do the exterior and the interior
look like? What effect do they produce?
Are there statues or paintings on the
walls? Discuss them as well.
4. Photography Critique
How does the photographer use focus?
Is any part of the image blurry?
Is the picture monochrome? If yes,
describe its tone, contrast, and shadows.
If no, describe the use of color.
If it’s a photo of a face, pay extra
attention to the emotion it expresses.
 Example
review/critique of an
artwork:

The Weeping
Woman
by Pablo Picasso in
France, 1937
 Description:
The Weeping Woman is a
painting finished by Pablo
Picasso in France, 1937.
This type of artwork can be
considered to be expressionism.
There isn’t an actual background
scene in the painting. The
background is completed with different
lines and colors. The woman is the focus
point of this painting. She is wearing an
 artwork is that the face of
the woman is not proportionate
and is only painted with
lines, no curves. The main
colors that are used in this
painting are green, yellow, blue,
purple, red and black. The
painting is set mainly of
lined and little curves. The mood and
visual effect that this painting portrays
can be considered to be suffering, and
 Analysis:
The colors that the painter
uses can be considered to be
quite different as
each color conveys a
separate impression. The
light purple that begins at
the bottom top of the
woman’s eyes can convey sadness. The
other half of the face is mainly covered in
green and yellow; these can be said to
 The painting is created with
mainly lines which can
mean that the woman had
strong physical features or that
her different emotions were felt
passionately as lines are usually
seen as strong technical
elements. The only curves
that are being used are for her hair and
eyes. The eyes look quite down or
depressive. This is because the woman is
 Interpretation:
I believe that Picasso
wanted the audience to feel
pain and provide a
statement that explains how all
women feel and the agony that
they are consistently in.
The audience can see that the
woman has peeled away her flesh by
corrosive tears to reveal her white bones.
The handkerchief she tries to stuff in her
 of this woman several times
and often describes the
constant tears that fall off
her eyes. So, the feeling
conveyed by the artwork is definitely
suffering. Picasso wanted us
to feel her and understand
the pain that she was going
through. It was not easy to be a woman
during that time since females where
often frowned upon. Picasso demonstrates
 Judgment:
Finally, the artist’s value may
be to evoke pain, as
mentioned previously. This is
due to the colors that Picasso
used and the shapes that he draws;
not only these technical
elements but also the images
that the painter uses within the actual
face of the woman. The painting relates to
the entire female community. This
 able to understand and
comprehend the message
behind this painting as we
all feel the same way at one point
in our lives. I believe that this is a
strong value in the painting.
The weak value lies in
the different colors that the
painter chooses. I found it confusing to
interpret other areas of the face as the
colors that were used didn’t seem to
1 whole sheet of paper

Write a balanced review of a

work of art using description,
analysis, interpretation and
judgment.
“Kumidor
”
by
Hareol Tero
Ormoc City
PERFORMANCE TASK: VLOG
In a group of not more than 8, choose a
favorite hangout/restaurant in Ormoc City
where you all want to go. Record your activity
through a vlog. Ask for their specialties and
choose a few favorites when you’re there.
Interview the staff/officer in charge, and
explain that you are doing this to do a review
and critique as an academic requirement.
Make sure to describe the place, food, and
dining experience, including the restaurant’s
service and the kind of dishes served to you.
 If possible, include the history of the
restaurant and what they are known for.
Then conclude by either recommending or
not recommending the place and why.
Discuss who you think would enjoy the
restaurant the most, considering one’s
budget, lifestyle and taste in food. Include a
few good photos/videos to showcase the
restaurant and its dishes. Then, publish your
review and critique of the restaurant on your
Facebook page as permitted by your teacher.