Writing an Art Critique
Analysis and
Interpretation
Evaluation
Mechanics (spelling,
grammar,
punctuation)
Format (2-4 pages,
Times Font, doublespaced, typed)
References
Name ____________________________
Exemplary (2.5)
Average (2)
A thorough analysis of
the aesthetic principles
and elements is
provided.
The analysis is
generally thorough,
though may be missing
important elements.
A detailed personal
interpretation based
on background
experience is given.
The interpretation
demonstrates a
thoughtful
consideration of the
work.
Includes a summary
that sufficiently
describes the work,
includes personal
feelings and thoughts,
though they may be
somewhat superficial.
An excellent treatment
of the work is carried
out: the work is
summarized, and
personal feelings and
thoughts are sincerely
and thoroughly
explored.
Spelling, grammar,
punctuation are
appropriate for the
subject. No run-on
sentences, fragments
All aspects of
formatting are duly
followed
2 sources, on-topic
and appropriate;
excellent in-text
citation; References
section appropriately
formatted
Below Average
(1.5)
The analysis is lacking
in detail and support.
Poor (1)
Little or no attempt is
made to analyze or
interpret the work.
The interpretation only
demonstrates a
superficial treatment
of the work.
The summary of the
work includes a brief
treatment of what it is
about; very shallow
treatment of personal
thoughts & feelings.
Summary of work only
briefly states what it is
about; personal
response (feelings and
thoughts) are virtually
absent.
Very few spelling,
grammar, punctuation
errors relative to the
length of the entry.
One run-on or
fragment
Missing one aspect
Between five and
seven mechanical
errors per paragraph.
Two run-ons or
fragments
Seven to fourteen,
mechanical errors per
paragraph. Three runons or fragments
Missing two aspects
Missing three or more
aspects
2 sources , on-topic
and appropriate;
acceptable in-text
citations, References
section contains few
mistakes
1 source, on-topic and
appropriate; in-text
citations missing for
half of the assertions;
References section
contains many
mistakes
Sources evident, but
are off-topic or not
appropriate for a, intext citations missing
for over half of the
assertions; References
section has numerous
mistakes
Writing an Art Critique
Name ____________________________
Exemplary
(2.5)
Analysis and Interpretation A thorough analysis of the
aesthetic principles and elements is provided.
A detailed personal interpretation based on background
experience is given.
Evaluation An excellent treatment of the work is carried out: the
work is summarized, and personal feelings and thoughts are
sincerely and thoroughly explored.
Mechanics (spelling, grammar, punctuation) Spelling,
grammar, punctuation are appropriate for the subject. No run-on
sentences, fragments
Format (2-4 pages, Times Font, double-spaced, typed) All
aspects of formatting are duly followed
References 2 sources, on-topic and appropriate; excellent
in-text citation; References section appropriately formatted
Average
(2)
Below
Average
(1.5)
Poor (1)