Critical Eye: Art Criticism · Art History and Criticism

Interpreting Meaning

Moving beyond description to discuss the artist's intent and personal connections.

Key Questions

  1. 1What message do you think the artist is trying to send?
  2. 2Why might different people see different stories in the same painting?
  3. 3How does our own experience change how we view art?

ACARA Content Descriptions

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

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