1. Art Criticism

2. Definition
A systematic approach to studing a work of art

3. 1. Description
Describe the work of art.
Subject?
Medium?
Product?

4. 2. Analysis
How is the work organized?
Balance
Focal Point
Space

5. 3. Interpretation
What is the message the artist is trying to communicate?
Content
Feeling

6. 4. Judgment
Is it a good piece of art?
WHY?

7. Alexei Butirskiy - Chance Meeting

8. Edward Hopper - Nighthawks

9. Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Luncheon of the Boating Party

10. Albrecht Dürer - Three Men of the Apocalypse

11. Jackson Polluck - Autumn Rhythm

12. M.C. Escher - Two Hands

13. Diego Rivera - Festival de las Flores

14. Mary Cassatt - On a Balcony during a Carnival

15. Alexei Butirskiy - Serenity

16. Joan Miró - Portrait of Juanita Obrador