Things to Think About & Question While Viewing Artwork

Description:

What kinds of things do you see in the work?

How would you describe this work to someone who has never seen

it before?

Do you recognize anything in this work?

What information does the title give you?

Analysis:

How are the elements within this work arranged?

What colors are used? How do they affect the feeling of the piece?

What is the main focus (focal point) of the work?

Why do you think the artist made this work?

Interpretation:

Does the title fit the work?

What title would you give this piece?

What do you think this work is about?

How does the artist get you to see the message?

What feelings do you get from the work?

Do you agree with the artist choice of subject, medium, use of

colors, etc? If not what would you have done differently?

Does when this work was created affect it’s meaning?

Judgment:

If you could give this work a grade, what would it be and why?

Do you think that other people should view this artwork?

Why or why not?

What would you do with this art if you owned it?

How much do you think it’s worth?

What do you think makes this work important?