Art 1 Chapter 2
evaluation
A process used to determine the quality or lasting importance of a work.
art criticism
A systematic discussion of the characteristics of an artwork, usually involving four stages: description, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation.
formalism
A way of using the elements of art and the principles of design to evaluate art.
interpretation
An explanation of the meaning of an artwork.
elements of art
Line, shape, form, color, value, space, and texture. The building blocks the artist works with to create an artwork.
expressiveness
The degree to which a work reflects a theme, emotion, or world view.
analysis
The examination of the relationships among the facts (objects, people, shapes, colors) in an artwork.
aesthetic experience
The experience of seeing and enjoying something for its own sake, or for its beauty and pleasurable qualities.
design
The plan the artist uses to organize the art elements in a work of art to achieve a unified composition.
philosophy of art
The study of art that involves asking and answering all kinds of questions about art, how people respond to it, and how it relates to our lives.
principles of design
Unity, variety, emphasis, rhythm, movement, balance, pattern, and proportion. The effects that may result when the art elements are structured to achieve a successful composition.
description
a listing of the facts in an artwork, such as objects, people, shapes, and colors.
