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An Aesthetic Criticism

By: (your name)

Retroactive 1
Robert Rauschenberg
1964
Oil and silkscreen ink on canvas

1. The first step of Aesthetic Criticism is ___________________________.

Write a paragraph or use bullets with complete sentences describing what you see.
UNDERLINE any Elements of Art. (Line, Space, Form, Shape, Color, Value,
Texture)
2. The second step of Aesthetic Criticism is ___________________________.

Write a paragraph or use bullets with complete sentences describing the Principles of
Design in your artwork. Describe where, how and why these Principles were used in
the artwork.

Emphasis-

Movement-

Contrast-

Repetition-

Balance-

Unity-
3. The third step of Aesthetic Criticism is ___________________________.

Write a paragraph or use bullets with complete sentences explaining what you believe
the goal of the artist was. What do you think is the purpose of the artwork? Justify
your interpretation by explaining what you see.

4. The fourth step of Aesthetic Criticism is ___________________________.

I think this artwork best fits in the Aesthetic Classification of


______________________ (Perceptual, Expressive, or Formal) because:

(Justify your decision by citing specific things you see that led you to that conclusion
below.)
An Aesthetic Criticism
By: (your name)

The Domino Players


Horace Pippin
1943
Oil on Composition Board
1. The first step of Aesthetic Criticism is ___________________________.

Write a paragraph or use bullets with complete sentences describing what you see.
UNDERLINE any Elements of Art. (Line, Space, Form, Shape, Color, Value,
Texture)

2. The second step of Aesthetic Criticism is ___________________________.


Write a paragraph or use bullets with complete sentences describing the Principles of
Design in your artwork. Describe where, how and why these Principles were used in
the artwork.

Emphasis-

Movement-

Contrast-

Repetition-

Balance-

Unity-

3. The third step of Aesthetic Criticism is ___________________________.

Write a paragraph or use bullets with complete sentences explaining what you believe
the goal of the artist was. What do you think is the purpose of the artwork? Justify
your interpretation by explaining what you see.
5. The fourth step of Aesthetic Criticism is ___________________________.

I think this artwork best fits in the Aesthetic Classification of


______________________ (Perceptual, Expressive, or Formal) because:

(Justify your decision by citing specific things you see that led you to that conclusion
below.)
Similarities and Differences

1. Describe at least one similarity between Retroactive 1 and Domino Players.


Justify your answer by explaining specifically what you see that is similar.

2. Describe at least one difference between Retroactive 1 and Domino Players.


Justify your answer by explaining specifically what you see that is different.

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