- RHYTHM: Which of these do you see repeated in the painting?
lines DRAW the kind you see repeated the most
shapes DRAW the kind you see repeated the most
_ colors LIST the ones you see repeated the most ____
STEP 3: Interpretation--What is the purpose or meaning of the artwork?
- Now, go back and reread how you described the facts (STEP 1) and how those facts are put
together (STEP 2). These are the clues to the meaning and purpose of the painting. - Choose the one answer which BEST describes your painting:
The artist seems to be mostly concerned with imitating nature AND this painting looks
almost like a photograph.
The artist seems to be mostly interested in expressing a feeling or emotion AND this
painting does not look like an exact copy.
__ The main concern of this artist seems to be with lines, shapes, colors, textures, and
design. - Does the name of the painting tell you about its meaning or purpose? Yes No
- Which of the following words best describe what you think is ‘the meaning’ of this artwork?
Use as many words as you need and add some of your own in the blank spaces:
strength fear loneliness mystery beauty hope peace
war love hate sadness happiness madness anger
death old age excitement adventure enjoyment of fun
courage interest in lines interest in shapes interest in horror
work simple design color complex design __
STEP 4: Judgement--Each person judge the painting!
- Use an additional sheet if you need more space:
This painting is excellent good bad
Why? __
This painting is excellent good bad
Why? __
This painting is excellent good bad
Why? __
This painting is excellent good bad
Why? __ - This painting is an example of: imitationism emotionalism __ formalism
- I like don’t like this painting because ____
I like don’t like this painting because ____
I like don’t like this painting because ____
I like don’t like this painting because ____ - Based on all the evidence, would this piece be considered a good work of art? ___