Art as Social Commentary · Art History and Criticism

Reflective Critique

Learning to provide and receive constructive feedback using artistic vocabulary and respectful dialogue.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do we distinguish between personal preference and artistic quality?
  2. 2What is the most helpful way to tell an artist their work is confusing?
  3. 3How can a critique lead to a better second draft of a project?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Visual Arts - Grade 5ON: Music - Grade 5
Grade: Grade 5
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Art as Social Commentary
Period: Art History and Criticism

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