1. Feldman 4 steps to Art Criticism

2. 4 Steps
Description, Analysis, Interpretation and Judgment

3. Be Objective
Just answer what you see, no judgement, no analysis, only what you see.

4. This is your analysis portion, again just answer the questions.

5. Interpretation
Again, answer these questions.

6. Judgment
Answer most of the questions.

7. Final 4

8. Assignment
You will critique 1 of the 10 images coming up next. This is in essay format, 12 font, double spaced.
Paragraph 1 will be the description, what do you see? Be objective.
Paragraph 2 will be the analysis, how did they use elements of design and answer the questions listed.
Paragraph 3 will be your own interpretation, there is no right or wrong here as long as you can back up your interpretation.
Paragraph 4 will be the judgement, what do you think about this.

9. Answer as many questions as you can listed in each category.
Due May 30th.
Here are your images

10. John Filo, Anti War Demo, Kent State. 1970 .

11. photographer John Dominis—Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images

12. Boston Marathon, Photo, John Tlumacki for Getty Images

13. Photo, Dorthea Lange, 1936

14. Kevin Carter photography, 1993

15. Burning Monk, Malcolm Brown, 1963

16. Philip Halsman Photography of Salvador Dali

17. FERNANDO DECILLIS, UNITED STATES

18. JEAN-YVES LEMOIGNE, FRANCE

19. ERIK JOHANSSON, SWEDEN

20. Rubrics A B C
Not Done
Grammar/ spelling / punctuation all correct. No issues. Had clarity and thought.
Some grammar issues. Okay for grade 11/12.
Many grammar issues, did not proof read nor spell check.
Description was objective, answered all questions.
Description missed 1 question.
Description, missed 2 questions.
Had great detail in analysis, used what was learned in class, elements of design, usage of lighting, photoshop strategies. Great depth.
Detail in the analysis – missing 1 question.
Detail in the analysis, not really answered with great clarity. Could write more.
What is the artist saying? Your interpretation. Back this up with at least 3 visual or historical facts.
How are you judging this? Formally using the elements? Real world application? Or how it makes people feel? Why did you choose this route?
How are you judging this? Formally using the elements? Real world application? Or how it makes people feel? Why did you choose this route? The why not answered as well.
How are you judging this? Formally using the elements? Real world application? Or how it makes people feel? Why did you choose this route? A bit ‘on the fence’ with the judgement with no real reason as to why the image was judged this way.