CRITIQUING AVAILABLE
MATERIALS AND APPROPRIATE
TECHNIQUES
Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions Quarter 2 -
CRITIQUING VERSUS CRITICIZING
Critiquing
Criticizing
CRITIQUING VERSUS CRITICIZING
Critiquing
Criticizing
CRITIQUE
Critique is taken from the Greek kritike
tekhne, which means "the critical art“. It
is somewhat a formal word that typically
refers to a careful judgment.
CRITIQUE
• Thought more than felt
• Concerned with the process of creating
art
• Considered the artist’s technique
• More objective than subjective
CRITICISM
Refers to a sharp or severe
disapproval of something,
generally based on perceived faults
or errors.
CRITICISM
• Felt more than thought
• Concerned with what is perceived through
the senses
• Considered the artist as good or not good
• More subjective than objective
CRITIQUING AVAILABLE
ART MATERIALS
AVAILABILITY
It is already there; this is the quality of
being able to be used or obtained
ACCESSIBILITY
It is the quality of being acquired or used
easily
AFFORDABILITY
The artist can bear or meet the expense of
acquiring the needed art material
CRITIQUING APPROPRIATE
ART TECHNIQUE
APPROPRIATENESS
Suitable or proper in the circumstances
MASTERY
Comprehensive knowledge or skill in a
subject or accomplishment.
MASTERY
Comprehensive knowledge or skill in a
subject or accomplishment.
PRACTICALITY
Art technique should be functional and
sensible for the objectives or purpose set
by the artist for the creation of the artwork.
WHAT ARE THE COMPONENTS OF AN ART
CRITIQUE
DESCRIPTION: THE VISUAL FACTS
An art critique can be written by first providing
some basic information about the artwork like the
title of the work, artist’s name, when the piece was
created, where it was made, the types of media used
to create the work (e.g., oil paint on canvas), and the
exact size of the work
DESCRIPTION: THE VISUAL FACTS
An art critique can be written by first providing
some basic information about the artwork like the
title of the work, artist’s name, when the piece was
created, where it was made, the types of media used
to create the work (e.g., oil paint on canvas), and the
exact size of the work
DESCRIPTION: THE VISUAL FACTS
An art critique can be written by first providing
some basic information about the artwork like the
title of the work, artist’s name, when the piece was
created, where it was made, the types of media used
to create the work (e.g., oil paint on canvas), and the
exact size of the work
ANALYSIS: THE USE OF DESIGN
PRINCIPLES
• Discuss how the artwork uses the principles of design.
In this step consider the most significant art principles
(discussed in the previous modules) that are used in the
artwork.
ANALYSIS: THE USE OF DESIGN
PRINCIPLES
• Discuss how the artwork uses the principles of design.
In this step consider the most significant art principles
(discussed in the previous modules) that are used in the
artwork.
ANALYSIS: THE USE OF DESIGN
PRINCIPLES
• Discuss how the artwork uses the principles of design.
In this step consider the most significant art principles
(discussed in the previous modules) that are used in the
artwork.
INTERPRETATION: THE
MEANING OF THE ARTWORK
An interpretation seeks to explain the
meaning of the work based on what you
have learned so far about the piece.
INTERPRETATION: THE
MEANING OF THE ARTWORK
An interpretation seeks to explain the
meaning of the work based on what you
have learned so far about the piece.
INTERPRETATION: THE
MEANING OF THE ARTWORK
An interpretation seeks to explain the
meaning of the work based on what you
have learned so far about the piece.
JUDGMENT: PERSONAL
EVALUATION
This is your personal evaluation
based on your understanding of the
artwork.
JUDGMENT: PERSONAL
EVALUATION
• Decide whether you think the work is
successful or not.
• Explain how you are judging the work.
• Summarize why you think it is successful or
unsuccessful.
Here are a few questions to consider:
• Do you think the work says what the artist wanted it
to say?
• Did the artist use their tools and techniques well?
• Why do you think this work has intrinsic value or
worth?
• Do you find that the work communicates an idea,
feeling or principle that would have value for others?
THE
WEEPING
WOMAN
PABLO
PICASSO
FRANCE, 1937
