Kandinsky Lesson Plan In Four Parts: Part Two, Art Criticism

Part Two

Art Criticism Lesson: Kandinsky

How do we criticize a work of art?

When one thinks of the word criticism, many might view it as a negative. In terms of art criticism, it is simply using the Feldman's method to define and discuss works of art.
The Feldman Method can be used for any works of art, and often results in a further understanding of the piece and how it relates to an individual's life.
Below is a link to video that shortly explains the Method:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b3CvtRMGtg

What is the Feldman Method?

The Method is split into four different parts:

Describe

Begin by simply stating the title of the work, artist, year of creation, medium, and measurements.
Discuss what is seen in the works for example, such as the subject and attributes seen.

2. Analysis

To analyze a work of art, we need to review the elements of art, and the principles of design

Use the elements of art to discuss different features in a work. The elements are: space, form, color, shape, line, texture.

https://msmassadas.weebly.com/elements-of-art.html

2. Use the principles of design to more features of the artwork. The principles are: pattern, eeeeecontrast, emphasis, balance, proportion/scale, harmony, rhythm/movement.

http://splitcomplementary.blogspot.com/2012/02/elements-principles-of-design-icons.html

Go through each element and principle, and make connection between the elements and principles to the artwork.

Assignment...

After discussing how to critique artworks, I want you to choose a work by Kandinsky to use the Feldman Method to Critique.
Use you sketchbook to write down the descriptions.
Please refer to the posters around the classroom of the elements and principles for this assignment.
Here are 4 paintings to choose from for this assignment: