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You
are an art critic for a respected arts magazine. Your assignment is to
critique our visit to the
Art Gallery of Ontario and the Modigliani exhibit. Write an article
expressing your analysis of two pieces of artwork. Include images to
enhance your article.
1. Review two paintings. One Modigliani and another of your
choice in the main gallery
2. Your essay should reflect an understanding of the concepts - the
Elements and Principles of Design.
3. Use correct art terminology (line, space, colour, shape etc.) when
discussing and critiquing art
4. Your essay should be typed, Times New Roman font, 12 pt,
double- spaced, 2 - pages in length max.
5. Be sure to proof read your essay for spelling and grammar.
6. Create an interesting cover page using images of the two pieces of
art you are reviewing
7. Your name and class should be on your cover page
  
Assigned: Due
Date: TOTAL:
/40
Marking Scheme:
Identify:
/5
Evaluate:
/5
Describe:
/10
Interpret:
/10
Relate:
/5
Analyze:
/5
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Analyzing
a Work of Art – Essay Guide
Identify the Art – look at the card or plaque next to
the artwork
Name-
of the Artist in full
Year - the
artwork was completed
Media – What type of paint did the artist use? Oil?
Watercolour? Other?
Owner of the art – Is the artwork owned by another art
gallery? Collector?
Describe it –using the elements and principles of design
What kinds of things do you see in this artwork?
What words would you use to describe this artwork?
How would you describe the lines in the artwork? The shapes?
The colours?
Look at the artwork and describe it to someone who could not
see it?
Relate it
What does the artwork remind you of?
What things do you recognize in this artwork?
Can you compare this artwork to another that is similar?
Evaluate it
What do you think is good/not good about this painting?
Do you think the artist has successfully expressed the idea?
Why should others view this work?
What grade would you give the artist for this work?
Interpret it /Symbolism / Meaning
What title would you give to this artwork?
What do you think is happening in this artwork?
How did you arrive at your observation?
Why did the artist create this artwork?
What makes you think that?
What title would you give to this work?
Analyze it / Movement / Motion / Mood / Cultural
Connections
Which objects seem closer to you? Further away?
What can you discuss about colour in this artwork?
What colour is used most in this artwork?
What do you think is the most important part of this artwork?
Why?
How did the artist create this artwork?
*NOTE:
Hand in this sheet as the last page of your
essay!
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ccalderone@hts.on.ca
Updated:
February 28, 2006
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