Art Criticism: Steps, Examples & Filipino National Artists PDF

Art Criticis m “It's easy to attack and destroy an act of creation. It's a lot more difficult to perform one.” What is criticism? It is informed discussion aimed at improving understanding and appreciation of art. It can be either spoken or written. Why is criticism of...

Art Criticis m “It's easy to attack and destroy an act of creation. It's a lot more difficult to perform one.” What is criticism? It is informed discussion aimed at improving understanding and appreciation of art. It can be either spoken or written. Why is criticism of art important? Art criticism is important because it allows people to better understand and to appreciate art. Art criticism responds to artworks in an informed way, and contributes to the ongoing discourse about the nature and meaning of art. Four Steps in Art Criticism "The Persistence of Memory" by Salvador Dali Description What can see in the artwork? "The Persistence of Memory" by Salvador Dali Description Make a list of all the things you see in the work; Size of the work; Medium used Processed used Subject Details and elements of art used You MUST be OBJECTIVE. Analysis how all the parts and features work together as a whole Analysis Discover how the principles of art are used to organize the art elements of line, color, value, shape, form, space and texture. Interpretation The process of assigning meaning to a work of art Interpretation Explaining or tell the meaning or mood of the work. Do not be afraid to make an interpretation that is different from someone else’s. Judgment the process of evaluating an artwork's effectivenes s and impact Judgment Determine the degree of artistic merit. Example: “The Weeping Woman” By Pablo Picasso Example: Describe: The Weeping Woman is a painting finished by Pablo Picasso in France, 1937. This type of artwork can be considered to be expressionism. There isn’t an actual background scene in the painting. The background is completed with different lines and colors. The woman is the focus point of this painting. She is wearing an accessory on top of her head which demonstrates her elegance. My first impression of the artwork is that the face of the woman is not proportionate and is only painted with lines, no curves. The main colors that are used in this painting are green, yellow, blue, purple, red and black. The painting is set mainly of lined and little curves. The mood and visual effect that this painting portrays can be considered to be suffering, and sadness.  Example: Analyze: The colors that the author uses can be considered to be quite different as each color conveys a separate impression. The light purple that begins at the bottom top of the woman’s eyes can convey sadness. The other half of the face is mainly covered in green and yellow; these can be said to interpret other solid emotions that the painter must have towards this woman as she was a vital character in Picasso’s life. The painting is created with mainly lines which can mean that the woman had strong physical features or that her different emotions were felt passionately as lines are usually seen as strong technical elements. The only curves that are being used are for her hair and eyes. The eyes look quite down or depressive. This is because the woman is crying, which goes back to the main mood which is suffering. Example: Interpretation: I believe that Picasso wanted the audience to feel pain and provide a statement that explains how all women feel and the agony that they are consistently in. The audience can see that the woman has peeled away her flesh by corrosive tears to reveal her white bones. The handkerchief she tries to stuff in her mouth seems as a shard of glass. This vivid image can convey pain and hurting. Picasso has expressed the behavior of this woman several times and often describes the constant tears that fall off her eyes. So the feeling conveyed by the artwork is definitely suffering. Picasso wanted us to feel her and understand the pain that she was going through. It was not easy to be a woman during that time since females where often frowned upon. Picasso demonstrates the appreciation that he has for her through this painting as he wants the audience to understand her. Example: Judge: Finally, the artist’s value may be to evoke pain, as mentioned previously. This is due to the colors that Picasso used and the shapes that he draws; not only these technical elements but also the images that the painter uses within the actual face of the woman. The painting relates to the entire female community. This community can understand the painting and know what Picasso was trying to portray. Every woman is able understand and comprehend the message behind this painting as we all feel the same way at one point in our lives. I believe that this is a strong value in the painting. The weak value lies in the different colors that the painter chooses. I found it confusing to interpret other areas of the face as the colors that were used didn’t seem to match other locations of the face. Criticize the Piece Redwood Cutting by Vladimir Kush Activity: THE ARTIST AND THE ARTISAN  Artist is someone engaged in an activity related to creating art, practicing the art, or demonstrating an art. Artisan is stimulated by the same impulse in creating tangible or intangible products, produces crafts which are meant for decoration and are designed to be practical or useful.  An artisan is essentially a manual worker who makes items with his or her hands, and who through skill, experience and talent can create things of great beauty as well as being functional. An artist is dedicated only to the creative side, making visually pleasing work only for the enjoyment and appreciation of the viewer, but with no functional value. Focus: Artists prioritize expression and innovation, using their work to explore ideas, challenge norms, and evoke emotions. Artisans, conversely, focus on functionality and mastery, aiming to produce well- crafted objects that serve practical purposes. Process: Artists typically take a conceptual approach, starting with an idea or message they wish to convey and then translating it into tangible art. Artisans rely on hands-on techniques and traditional skills to bring their creations to fruition. Uniqueness: Artists strive for originality, seeking recognition for their unique style and perspective. Artisans may reproduce established designs or variations thereof while adding personal creativity, yet their focus remains on upholding quality and tradition. Materials: Artists often experiment with unconventional materials to achieve desired effects, whereas artisans specialize in traditional materials like wood, clay, or textiles that are integral to their craft. Activity: Painter Weaver Sculptor Glassblower Performance Carpenter Artist Potter Architect Writer Jeweler Photographer Leatherworker Blacksmith Florist Musician Graphic Designer NATIONAL ARTIST OF THE PHILIPPINES/GAMABA Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) ) also known as the National Living Treasures, is the award given to a person or a group of artists that is recognized by the Philippine government for their contributions to the nation’s cultural heritage. List of GAMABA Awardees GINAW BILOG Poet, Hanunu Mangyan Panaytayan, Oriental Mindoro (1993) Ambahan – is a kind of poem consisting of seven syllable lines which most of the time contains messages of love and friendship Masino Intaray (+ 2013) Musician and Storyteller Pala’wan Brooks Point Palawan 1993 He comes from the highlands of Southern Palawan who, together with the Batak and Tagbanwa, are the major indigenous cultural communities of Palawan. Samoan Sulayman (+ 2011) Maguindanao, Mamasapano Magunanao 1993 Samoan Sulayman Samaon Sulaiman achieved the highest level of excellence in the art of kutyapi playing. The kutyapi, a two-stringed plucked lute, is one of the most technically demanding and difficult to master among Filipino musical instruments. Lang Dulay (+2015) Textile Weaver T’boli Lake Sebu, South Cotabato 1998  Lang Dulay (August 3, 1928 – April 30, 2015) was a Filipino traditional weaver who was a recipient of the National Living Treasures Award. She is credited with preserving her people's tradition of weaving T'nalak, a dyed fabric made from refined abaca fibre. Salinta Monon (+2009) Textile Weaver Tagabawa Bogobo Bansalan, Davao Del Sur 1998  She was a Filipino textile weaver who was a recipient of the National Living Treasures Award in 1998. She was known for her Bagobo- Tagabawa textiles and was known as the "Last Bagobo Weaver". Alonzo Saclag Musician and Dancer Kalinga, Lubugan Kalinga 2000  Alonzo Saclag, awarded for his mastery of the Kalinga musical instruments and mastery of the dance patterns and movements associated with his people's ritual. Federico Caballero Epic Chanter Sulod0 Bukidnon Calinog, Iloilo 2000  Federico Caballero is a Filipino epic chanter who is a recipient of the National Living Treasures Award. Caballero is of the Panay- Bukidnon people from the Central Panay mountains. He is known for his work on the documentation of the oral literature, particularly the ten epics. Uwang Ahadas Musician Yakan Lamitan, Basilan 2000  Uwang Ahadas is gifted with a talent for music which he learned by simply observing the performances of the older members of the Yakan community. He is known for his mastery in playing traditional Yakan instruments such as the agung, gabbang, and kwintangan kayu.