1. “The Critique” D – A – I – J

2. Step 1: Description What do you see? Objective facts Start with the credit line Artist, nationality, date, medium, size, etc. No feelings/emotions Not only what you see, but where is it in the frame?

3. Step 2: Analysis How is the work organized? Start with the ‘CHECK LIST’ (to the right) Identify what type of compositional strategies are being used. Rule of thirds Leading Lines Peak of Emotion Center of Interest Angle Framing Connect the compositional strategies with the elements and principles- how do they work together? Elements: Line Shape Space Color Value Texture Form Principles: Balance Proportion Variety & Emphasis Rhythm & Movement Harmony & Unity

4. Step 3: Interpretation What does this work say to me? This is personal. Give an educated guess on what the work is about. What’s the message? WHY do you think that? Back it up!!!

5. Step 4: Judgment Is this work successful? Based on the previous steps, is this work successful? What does your judgment fall under? WHY? Imitationalism Formalism Expressionism