Course Learning Objectives

Identify visual elements and design principles by analyzing artistic compositions. Describe techniques used to create works of art in various media. Assess works of art using a critical method and by applying aesthetic theory. Explain the evolution of artistic style through examples of historical art and architecture Topic: Become an Art Critic: Examine Titian’s Pieta ch.5. Write a criticism essay using the four steps of art criticism outlined by Edmund B. Feldman: Describe, Analyze, Interpret, Decide/Judge see pdf under the weekly folder in the eClassroom. Using formal, contextual and expressive theories, evaluate i.e. decide/judge the painting while considering the following questions: What have you discovered about the artwork? Have your perceptions changed?