Using the Language of Composition to Discuss and Understand Art
May 22, 2015
Using the Language of Composition to Discuss and Understand Art
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“Ok, everybody- it’s time for critique”.
What do artist talk about when they critique each other?
• Process and materials• Composition and color• Content• Precedent
Process
• How was the piece made?• What is it made from?• What kind of surface does it have?• How was it fired?
Composition
• Formal considerations (the Elements and Principles of Art)
• Color and color relationships
Content
• The meaning or significance of an object.– Overt (political, social, religious)– Quiet (What does a hand-made pot
mean?)
Precedent
• Who explored these ideas before? • What can we learn from them?
Do these overlap?
• Process and materials• Composition and color• Content• Precedents
The steps in a critique
• Description/discoveryWhat do we see there?
• AnalysisHow are these things being used?
• InterpretationHow would you explain what’s
occurring in this piece?• Evaluation
How successfully is the artist fulfilling his/her goals?
• Process and materials• Composition and color• Content• Precedents
• Process and materials• Composition and color• Content• Precedent
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The Three I’s• Information• Inspiration• Insight
The Three I’s• Information• Inspiration• Insight