The Art of Critique · Art Criticism

Curating an Exhibition

Understanding how the arrangement and presentation of art can change its meaning for an audience.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the lighting of a gallery space influence the viewers emotions?
  2. 2What story is told when two seemingly different artworks are placed side by side?
  3. 3How do we write wall text that informs without telling the viewer what to think?

ACARA Content Descriptions

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Year: Year 7
Subject: The Arts
Unit: The Art of Critique
Period: Art Criticism

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