VA Comp Assessment 2

Art Criticism

Sir Peter Paul Rubens

Lion

Description
What can you learn from the title of
the artwork?
I can learn that the art work is called
lion and that it is made with lines.

Description
What subjects in the artwork can you
recognize?
I can recognize line, shape, and value.

Description
Looking at the elements of design,
describe what qualities you see.
The qualities that I see are unity is
strong, contrast is used in a lot of
ways, emphasis is very unique.

Description
What media and techniques did the
artist use?
The artist techniques that are used are
shading that give the picture the
darkness where no light can reach and
where there is a lot of light.

Analysis
Emphasis: Is there a dominant element
or focal point that you see first? I see
the dominant element first, which is
color.

Analysis
Balance: Is there a special balance, or
weight, among the elements? What
mood does it create? There is a special
balance. And the mood that is created
is peaceful and majestic.

Analysis
Proportion: Do the proportions look
normal, ideal, or unusual? Why? The
proportions look unusual because
there are proportions that have a good
amount and some that have a lot and
some that have a little.

Analysis
Pattern: Are elements repeated to
create a pattern? Where? Why? Yes,
lines drawn on the lions mane are
repeated multiple times because it
gives it that realistic look.

Analysis
Rhythm or Movement: What visual
rhythms or paths of movement do your
eyes follow? Where? Why? The paths
of movement are where the art work
has so much detail that it feels like it
might come to life.

Analysis
Unity and Variety: What elements bring
together, or unify many parts of the
design. Why? What elements add
variety? Why? Lines, color, value and
space unify many parts of the design.
Color and value add variety because
the color of the paper look old and give
it that historic look. The value in the
shading and lighting of the lead make
it magnificent.

Interpretation
Is there symbolism in the artwork?
What do you think it means? Yes there
is symbolism. I think that the lion
symbolizes pride, honesty,
selflessness.

Interpretation
What feeling do you think the artist
wanted to give the viewer when
looking at the work? I think that the
artist wanted to give the viewers a
piece of beauty and hard work when
looking into the art work.

Interpretation
Does the work remind you of other
things you have experienced? Yes. It
reminds me of when my art work
looked at with love and respect.

Interpretation
How does the work relate to other
ideas or events in the world and/or in
your other classes? The work relates to
my Spanish class because when you
learn Spanish you feel the power and
the majestic of the ancient language.

Judgment
What parts of the work make you feel
it is a success or failure? The parts of
craftsmanship, dedication and loyalty
make the work a success.

Judgment
What criteria can you list to help
others judge this work? Dedication,
hard work, respect, open mind.

Judgment
How unique is the work? Why do you
feel this work is or is not unique? This
work is unique because it gives that
ancient, historic look. I feel this
because it is unique in every way
possible.

Judgment
What are some improvements you feel
the artist could have made to the
work? I feel like the artist could
improve this art work by adding some
color.