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How should I write an art critic for a painting? |
My art teacher gave us the task of choosing a gallery painting and writing an 'art critic' about the painting (but he didn't told us how). I want expert advice, what to include into my report? Thank you in advance. I think you mean art critique dude. There are lots of ways to do it. You can use what's known as the 'formalist' approach. That means you need to understand things like line, symmetry, tones, depth, sight lines and things like that, and them use your understanding to explain why you think the artist did a good or a bad job of it. I think you might find it easier to use a more emotional, or visceral response. That means you look at the painting and you say what you feel, that first gut impression you get from it. Do you like the colours he used? If so, why? Do they remind you of a certain thing you like? Can you understand what's going on in the picture? Does it have recognisable objects or people in it? If it does, then it is 'figurative' because you recognise the figures in it. Talk about whether you think the painting accurately shows these figures, and if the artist has done them in a stylised, weird sort of way, say why you like or dislike that style. If it is something like a bunch of squares or circles forming a pattern, or blobs of colour, then it is 'abstract'. If that's the case, say what the painting reminds you of. Maybe it makes you feel a certain emotion... maybe anger because you think it's stupid. Say that! The most important thing to do is explain WHY you like or dislike the painting. Good luck! S G gave you some good advice. I would add that since you have access to a computer, you might want to look at some critiques online just to get you started. If the artist you are critiquing is well known, just do a search on that painter and/or the painting. If not, search van Gogh starry night and read some of the critiques you will find online about this painting. It will give you a starting point--things to include, how to describe certain elements, etc. Be sure to mention your first impressions of the painting. Does it make you feel like you are in a field of flowers or that you are looking down a long road at sunset? (That kind of thing). Also include what you think the artist was trying to say or what you think he was feeling when he painted the picture and whether he succeeded in his intent. If you're going to be doing a lot of this, you need to get a copy of THE ART OF WRITING ABOUT ART by Suzanne Hudson. It covers everything from short essays to research papers and discusses the formal elements to look at when you are writing a critique. Hope this helps. Good luck. Start off in the first sentence by giving the name of painting, what type of materials (oil on canvas? board?) date and its location. Is this the only painting of this artist in the gallery? Say v. briefly why you chose this painting as being the most interesting. Next, describe everything about it that you can see: the objects in it, the background, how they relate to each other. Is this a flat composition, or is there space between the figures/objects in the foreground and background> What colors does the artist use? Are they dark colors; or contrasting colors? How is the paint applied (rough, smooth etc.) ? You can answer other questions: how is the painting lit (does glass on it give unwanted reflections?) Does the painting tell a story, or has a message. Write down what you think it could be. Next, if u can find out something about the artist's career and where this picture fits in, put it here. Then end up by saying what you admire about the painting . If there are things you don't like about it, definitely say so - in fact that is what art criticism is about, but you must back up your ideas with good reasons. good luck Art is very subjective based on the person who views it.not everybody will like one painting. In writing a review of a painting you should write down your feelings and emotions on the painting. i have created paintings and drawings for five years |
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