Art Criticism
Analyzing and evaluating artwork by artists discussed in class.
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Critiquing the Artwork
Check out the artwork by Idō Masao (1945-2016). "Garden in the Winter." ca.1998. Woodblock Print. 5x7inch print.
Fill out the questions below in complete sentences. Detailed and reflective comments are encouraged.

Contemporary Japanese artist  Idō Masao (ee-doh mah-sah-oh) works in the style of traditional woodblock printmakers. But the artist infuses the subject matter and techniques of the past with the innovations of printmaking today.
1) Describe (What do you see?) Read the Image information. *
What media have been used to create this work of art? List everything you see in this work. To organize your thoughts, start with the objects that are closet to the viewer and work you way to the background. (5 sentences)
5 points
2) Analyze (How is this work organized with the elements and principles of art) *
Compare and contrast the different kinds of line (vertical, horizontal, diagonal, curved, zigzag) in the artwork. What type of shapes are being applied? How is Positive and Negative shapes and space being applied? Think about what principle(s) of art are being applied. (5 sentences)
5 points
3) Interpret (What message does this artwork communicate to you?) *
Analyze the meaning of this artwork. As the viewer, what you think the artwork is about?  Why do you think the artist created this artwork? (4 sentences)
5 points
4) Judge (What do you think of the work?) *
What is your reaction to this work? What about it made you think that?  Do you think it is successful? Why or why not? Explain your comment.
5 points
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