The Critical Eye: Responding to Art · Art Criticism

Talking About What We See

Developing a vocabulary to describe the elements of art in their own work and the work of others.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is the first thing your eye travels to when you look at this piece?
  2. 2How can we use 'art words' to explain why we like a certain painting?
  3. 3Does everyone see the same thing when they look at an abstract shape?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9AVA2R01
Year: Year 1
Subject: The Arts
Unit: The Critical Eye: Responding to Art
Period: Art Criticism

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