Creative Writing Worksheet

Understanding Art
Critical Analysis Process:  Responding to Visual Arts
By Ms. D'Amato



DESCRIBE:  Discover as much as you can about the artwork.

Ø      Think like a detective. Tell what you know about who made it. How? With what?





 

Ø      Are there some things in the artwork that you recognize?





 

Ø      Are people shown to you? Is a time, place, or event shown?





 

Ø      What kinds of colors, shapes and lines has the artists used?





 

Ø      Are these repeated? In what ways?





 

Ø      What is the first thing you notice when you look at the artwork?

 


 

EVALUATE: Tell how the artwork is important or special.  Give thoughtful reasons for your opinion.

Ø      Is the artwork important or special because of what it does? Why?





 

Ø      Would you like other to see this artwork? Who? Why?

 

 

 

INTERPRET:  Explain what this artwork means.  Give reasons for your interpretation.

Ø      What mood or feeling is expressed in this artwork?

 

Ø      Does it seem quiet? Happy? Frightening? Powerful? Friendly?

 

Ø      Can you think of other words to describe the mood or feeling?

 

Ø      How has the artist suggested the mood or feeling?

 

Ø      Is there a message or deeper meaning in the artwork than is apparent at first viewing?

 

Ø      What in the artwork leads you to interpret the artwork the way you do?