Looking Back: Art History and Criticism · Art History

The Art of the Critique

Learning the vocabulary and etiquette needed to discuss and evaluate artistic works.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we describe what we see without saying it is just good or bad?
  2. 2What is the most interesting part of this artwork and why?
  3. 3How does hearing someone else's opinion change how you see a piece of art?

Common Core State Standards

NCAS: Responding VA.Re8.1.2NCAS: Responding VA.Re9.1.2
Grade: 2nd Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Looking Back: Art History and Criticism
Period: Art History

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