UTB-Visual Arts Department
Critique Form
Name of the artist: ______________________________
Name of the artwork: ____________________________
Date of the artwork: _____________________________
Type of artwork (example: oil painting, ceramic, lithograph): _________________
Size of artwork (if given): ___________________
Physical Description (what do you see-elaborate):
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Analysis (write at least two elements of art and two principles of design that you see and how
they are being used)
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Interpretation (based on history what do you think the artist is trying to say?)
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Judgment (do you like it or not and why. Smart answer! )
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Elements: line, form, shape, texture, color, space, value
Principles: balance, emphasis, pattern, movement, rhythm, contrast, unity, variety, scale/proportion, harmony