Elementary Visual School Arts

Interpret

What is the artist trying to

say?

What caused the artist to

say it?

Why was the work of art

created in this particular

style?

Why art? What is its

significance?

Evaluate: How successful

or important is the work

of art?

What do you think of your

own art work?

Concepts

(students need to

know)

Skills

(students need to be

able to do)

Bloom’s Taxonomy

Levels

Understand the purpose
of the activity

Steps in the Critique
process:

Describe: Tell exactly
what you see

Analyze: Use the
elements/principles to
reflect upon the art form

Interpret
What is the artist trying to
say?
What caused the artist to
say it?

Why was the work of art
created in this particular
style?

Effectively use

appropriate art

terminology to express

personal opinions about

art.

Compare and contrast

different styles or pieces

of art.

Explain how and why

personal works of art are

made, focusing on media

and process.

1. Remembering


2. Understanding


3. Applying


4. Analyzing


5. Evaluating – how the
   artwork was created and
   if the use of the elements
   and principles were used.