Art History and Criticism · Art History and Criticism

The Language of Art Criticism

Developing the vocabulary to describe, analyze, interpret, and judge works of art.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is the difference between an objective description and a subjective interpretation?
  2. 2How do we determine if a piece of art is 'successful'?
  3. 3Why might two people have completely different reactions to the same painting?

Common Core State Standards

NCAS: Responding VA.Re7.1.5NCAS: Responding VA.Re9.1.5
Grade: 5th Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Art History and Criticism
Period: Art History and Criticism

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