Theory of the Arts: 4 Stages to Critical Analysis (Criticism)

Theory of the Arts: 4 Stages to Critical Analysis ( Criticism )

1. Initial Reaction
• initial identification to a work of art
2. Description
• organization in a work; how principles of art have been used to arrange elements in a work of art
3. Interpretation
• identifying meaning; the artist's expression / communication of feelings, moods and ideas in a work of art
4. Evaluation
• judgment; assessing the meaning and artistic merit in a work of art