Critique and Self-Reflection
Developing skills in art critique, using appropriate vocabulary to analyze and evaluate artworks, including their own.
Key Questions
- How can constructive criticism help an artist improve their work?
- Evaluate an artwork using the elements of art and principles of design as criteria.
- Justify your artistic choices in a personal artwork, explaining their intended impact.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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