The Curatorial Voice · Professional Practice

Art Writing and Critique

Developing the vocabulary to describe, analyze, and evaluate art for different audiences.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do we balance objective description with subjective interpretation in art writing?
  2. 2What is the difference between a review and a formal analysis?
  3. 3How can words enhance or limit a viewer's experience of a visual work?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Art Writing and Critique - S4MOE: Critical and Creative Inquiry - S4
Level: Secondary 4
Subject: Art
Unit: The Curatorial Voice
Period: Professional Practice

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