The Critic's Eye: Analysis and Curation · Art Criticism

The Art of the Critique

Learning to provide and receive constructive feedback using specific artistic vocabulary and objective criteria.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we distinguish between personal preference and artistic quality?
  2. 2What is the most effective way to suggest improvements without discouraging the artist?
  3. 3How does hearing different interpretations of your own work change your perspective?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Visual Arts - Grade 6ON: Critical Analysis Process - Grade 6
Grade: Grade 6
Subject: The Arts
Unit: The Critic's Eye: Analysis and Curation
Period: Art Criticism

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