The Critical Eye: Art Appreciation · Art Criticism

Describing the Seen

Developing a vocabulary to describe the literal elements of an artwork without judgment.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is the first thing your eye is drawn to and why?
  2. 2How would you describe this artwork to someone who cannot see it?
  3. 3What evidence in the work tells us about the setting or time period?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Art Appreciation: Visual Analysis - Class 6
Class: Class 6
Subject: Fine Arts
Unit: The Critical Eye: Art Appreciation
Period: Art Criticism

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