Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Linear Perspective Critique


Click on the number of the artwork you were assigned.
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Once you've opened the artwork, write down the following information on page 60 of your sketchbook:

Describe
Artist Name
Artwork Title
Year Artwork was created
Medium

Describe how the artist arranged the space in the composition. Describe any colors, lines, textures, shapes, and forms that help us understand the artwork.

Analyze
How did the artist achieve balance and create unity? What type of linear perspective is used and how does it lead the viewer's eye? What part of the work is emphasized (focal point)?

Interpretation
What do you think the artist was trying to communicate? What do you think about the way linear perspective impacts this piece?

Judgment
What are the strong areas of this work? What areas need to be improved? What do you think, overall, about the work, and why?

History (You will focus on this question in your groups)
How does the history of linear perspective affect this work? How does this artwork affect history?

1 comment:

  1. This activity not only helped me understand more about a new artists, but also a lot about how math and art are really closely related.

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