1. Describe Describe the work without using value words such as "beautiful" or "ugly": What is the written description on the label or in the program about the work? What is the title and who is (are) the artist(s)? When and where was the work created? Describe the elements of the work (i.e., line movement, light, space). Describe the technical qualities of the work (i.e., tools, materials, instruments). Describe the subject matter. What is it all about? Are there recognizable images? The Starry Night is an oil on canvas by the Dutch post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh. Painted in June, 1889Dutchpost-impressionist Vincent van Gogh Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh is an oil on canvas painting created in 1889. It is a painting depicting the night sky, stars, and buildings. The primary elements of art shown are movement and color. This Painting was created with thick paint, and short choppy brush strokes of oil paint.

2. Analyze Describe how the work is organized as a complete composition: How is the work constructed or planned (i.e., acts, movements, lines)? Identify some of the similarities throughout the work (i.e., repetition of lines, two songs in each act). Identify some of the points of emphasis in the work (i.e., specific scene, figure, movement). If the work has subjects or characters, what are the relationships between or among them? The Starry Night is an oil on canvas by the Dutch post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh. Painted in June, 1889Dutchpost-impressionist Vincent van Gogh The work is organized in a way that the movement of the swirly sky takes the viewers eye across the page. The work is composed of short wispy brush strokes, thick paint marks, and short lines. Similarities include swirls and yellow, blue and black color scheme. Points of emphasis include the two main swirls and the big black building. The subjects are the sky and the buildings/ city.

3. Interpret Describe how the work makes you think or feel: Describe the expressive qualities you find in the work. What expressive language would you use to describe the qualities (i.e., tragic, ugly, funny)? Does the work remind you of other things you have experienced (i.e., analogy or metaphor)? How does the work relate to other ideas or events in the world and/or in your other studies? The Starry Night is an oil on canvas by the Dutch post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh. Painted in June, 1889Dutchpost-impressionist Vincent van Gogh The painting is very calming. The work reminds me of a country night sky. Starry night relates to other ideas or events in the world because if your in an area with a clear view anyone can create their own landscape of a starry night sky just like Van gogh did.

4. Judge Present your opinion of the work's success or failure: What qualities of the work make you feel it is a success or failure? Compare it with similar works that you think are good or bad. What criteria can you list to help others judge this work? How original is the work? Why do you feel this work is original or not original? The Starry Night is an oil on canvas by the Dutch post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh. Painted in June, 1889Dutchpost-impressionist Vincent van Gogh In my opinion starry night is successful. I feel it is successful because there is a clear focal point which leads your eye throughout the entire painting. The work is original because it was created by Van Gogh and is a landscape of a image he saw himself and painted. I think this work is successful because the focal point is evident and the image is visually pleasing as your eye is drawn across the page.

5. Persistence of Memory is an oil on canvas by painter Salvador Dali. Painted in 1931 Describe the work without using value words such as "beautiful" or "ugly": What is the written description on the label or in the program about the work? What is the title and who is (are) the artist(s)? When and where was the work created? Describe the elements of the work (i.e., line movement, light, space). Describe the technical qualities of the work (i.e., tools, materials, instruments). Describe the subject matter. What is it all about? Are there recognizable images? Describe how the work is organized as a complete composition: How is the work constructed or planned (i.e., acts, movements, lines)? Identify some of the similarities throughout the work (i.e., repetition of lines, two songs in each act). Identify some of the points of emphasis in the work (i.e., specific scene, figure, movement). If the work has subjects or characters, what are the relationships between or among them? Describe Analyze Describe how the work makes you think or feel: Describe the expressive qualities you find in the work. What expressive language would you use to describe the qualities (i.e., tragic, ugly, funny)? Does the work remind you of other things you have experienced (i.e., analogy or metaphor)? How does the work relate to other ideas or events in the world and/or in your other studies? Interpret Judge Present your opinion of the work's success or failure: What qualities of the work make you feel it is a success or failure? Compare it with similar works that you think are good or bad. What criteria can you list to help others judge this work? How original is the work? Why do you feel this work is original or not original?