Evaluation of Art & Criticism (Art Study Guide)

Evaluation of Art

• Definition: Evaluation of Art is the process of judging the quality, meaning, or effectiveness of a work.

Art Criticism

• Definition: Art criticism is the discussion and evaluation of art.

Three Theories of Art Criticism

• Formal Theory: Focuses on visual aspects of art, including design and elements.

• Contextual Theory: Focuses on history, culture, and environment surrounding the artwork.

• Expressive Theory: Focuses on the artist's feelings and intent as conveyed through the work.

3 Steps to Evaluating Art

• Describe

• Interpret

• Judge

Censorship

• Definition: Suppression or restriction of art or media deemed offensive.

Miller v. California (1973)

• Significance: Redefined obscenity laws.

• Outcome: Created the Miller Test for obscenity.

• Components (as stated):

  • "sexual appeal"

  • "offensiveness"

  • "lack of value"

Drawing

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