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An Aesthetic Criticism
By: (your name)
Retroactive 1
Robert Rauschenberg
1964
Oil and silkscreen ink on canvas
1. The first step of Aesthetic Criticism is
___________________________.
Write a paragraph or use bullets with complete sentences
describing what you see.UNDERLINE any Elements of Art. (Line,
Space, Form, Shape, Color, Value,
Texture)
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2. The second step of Aesthetic Criticism is
___________________________.
Write a paragraph or use bullets with complete sentences
describing the Principles of
Design in your artwork. Describe where, how and why these
Principles were used inthe artwork.
Emphasis-
Movement-
Contrast-
Repetition-
Balance-
Unity-
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3. The third step of Aesthetic Criticism is
___________________________.
Write a paragraph or use bullets with complete sentences
explaining what you believe
the goal of the artist was. What do you think is the purpose of
the artwork? Justifyyour interpretation by explaining what you
see.
4. The fourth step of Aesthetic Criticism is
___________________________.
I think this artwork best fits in the Aesthetic Classification
of
______________________ (Perceptual, Expressive, or Formal)
because:
(Justify your decision by citing specific things you see that
led you to that conclusion
below.)
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An Aesthetic Criticism
By: (your name)
The Domino Players
Horace Pippin
1943
Oil on Composition Board1. The first step of Aesthetic Criticism
is ___________________________.
Write a paragraph or use bullets with complete sentences
describing what you see.UNDERLINE any Elements of Art. (Line,
Space, Form, Shape, Color, Value,
Texture)
2. The second step of Aesthetic Criticism is
___________________________.
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Write a paragraph or use bullets with complete sentences
describing the Principles of
Design in your artwork. Describe where, how and why these
Principles were used in
the artwork.
Emphasis-
Movement-
Contrast-
Repetition-
Balance-
Unity-
3. The third step of Aesthetic Criticism is
___________________________.
Write a paragraph or use bullets with complete sentences
explaining what you believe
the goal of the artist was. What do you think is the purpose of
the artwork? Justify
your interpretation by explaining what you see.
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5. The fourth step of Aesthetic Criticism is
___________________________.
I think this artwork best fits in the Aesthetic Classification
of
______________________ (Perceptual, Expressive, or Formal)
because:
(Justify your decision by citing specific things you see that
led you to that conclusionbelow.)
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Similarities and Differences
1. Describe at least one similarity betweenRetroactive 1
andDomino Players.
Justify your answer by explaining specifically what you see that
is similar.
2. Describe at least one difference betweenRetroactive 1
andDomino Players.
Justify your answer by explaining specifically what you see that
is different.
