Understanding Art Criticism

Overview

In this Art Quest, students will be able to review art criticism. Specifically, they will look at the steps of art criticism and have the opportunity to practice each step. In doing so, they will visit the following museum Web sites:

• The Museum of Modern Art
• Guggenheim Museum

Objectives

After completing this Art Quest, students should be able to:

• Define the term art criticism.
• Identify and explain the four steps to art criticism.

Suggested Follow-Up

After completing this Art Quest, present students with a piece of artwork. Have students use this work to conduct their own art criticism.