Critical Eye: Art Criticism · Art History and Criticism

Describing the Visible

Developing the vocabulary to objectively describe what is seen in an artwork.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is the first thing your eye is drawn to in this piece?
  2. 2Can you list five different elements you see without using the word like?
  3. 3How would you describe this artwork to someone who cannot see it?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9AVA4R01
Year: Year 3
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Critical Eye: Art Criticism
Period: Art History and Criticism

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