DepEd Learning Activity Sheets (LAS)

CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS

ART MATERIALS AND CRITIQUING.
Quarter 4 – Week 3
MELC AND CODE: Critiques available materials and appropriate techniques (CAR11/12TPP-0c -e-12)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION TO LEARNERS:
The purpose of this lesson is to improve the knowledge, skills and understanding of learners to work safely and creatively with the resources techniques and processes
associated with their specific pathway. It will allow you to explore, experiment and understand the use of a broad range of materials, techniques, and processes. In the aim of molding
the artist within among us and in developing distillation of existing art works. Moreover, you can demonstrate your skills and understanding to select and use appropriate materials and
techniques. Finally, you will also examine the various qualities and characteristics of different art media, critically evaluate, and refine their experiments at different stages. They must
learn to critically evaluate and refine their experiments at different stages of progress.
DISCUSSION
Technique is the way in which artists use and manipulate materials to achieve the desired formal effect, and communicate the desired concept or meaning, according to
his or her personal style. The distinctive character or nature of the medium determines the technique. For example, stone is chiseled, wood is carved, clay is modeled and shaped,
metal is cast, and thread is woven. Technique involves tools and technology, ranging from the most traditional (carving, silkscreen, analog, photography, and filmmaking) to the most
contemporary (digital photography, digital filmmaking, music production, industrial design, and robotics).
The art critique is a systematic study and assessment of a piece of art. Although no two people can have the same reaction to, or view, a work of art in the same way, there are a few
simple principles that can be followed to produce a critical, detailed critique. (crafted: https://www.wikihow.com/Critique-Artwork)
A. Description (Describing the work for critiquing)
Gather important knowledge about being a critique. It is the sort of stuff on the label of a museum or gallery, or in an art book. Knowing the history of a piece will
make a major difference in the way you view and understand it. Start your criticism by providing the following information:
• Title of the work
• Artist’s name
• When the piece was created
• Where it was made
• The types of media used to create the work
(e.g., oil paint on canvas)
• The exact size of the work
https://www.wikihow.com/Critique-
Artwork

1. Describe what you see. Describe the artwork using fair words. For example, you might say, "This is a small-scale portrait painting of a young woman, seen from
the middle torso up against a dark background. She clasps her hands in front of her chest and looks up slightly to the right of the audience. She wears a pink dress and a
long veil that falls behind her head. "Avoid using words like "beautiful," "ugly," "good" or "evil."
2. Discuss the work's elements. Describe the work in details. Talk about how art uses these five basic elements in art and design: line, color, space, light, and form.
3. Describe how to use the line. Lines in a piece of art may be either explicit or symbolic . Lines in a piece of art may be either explicit or symbolic. Different types of
lines may produce various moods or effects. The rough, sketchy lines build a sense of movement and independence, while the smooth, firm lines sound more still and
carefully designed. The arrangement of figures and objects within a scene can indicate a line of sight or action.
4. Speak about how color is used. Note characteristics such as hue (red, green, blue, etc.), color (lightness or darkness) and strength. Look at the overall color
scheme and think about how colors fit together. For example, do the colors clash, or are they harmonious? Does the work use a variety of colors, or is it monochromatic
(all shades of blue, for example)?
5. Describe the use of space in the work. "Space" refers to the areas around and within objects inside a job. When thinking about space, concentrate on issues like
depth and perspective, overlapping objects, and using empty space versus space filled with details. When you present a two-dimensional piece of art, like a painting, think
about whether the piece produces the impression of three-dimensional space and depth.
6. Describe the use of light in the work. Light in a work of art may be warm or cold, bright, or dark, natural or artificial. Take some time to think about the role of
light and shadow in the work. When you are thinking about a two-dimensional work, like a painting, the attention may be on how the artist creates the illusion of light. In a
three-dimensional work, like a sculpture, you might explore how real light interacts with the work. Is the surface reflective.
7. Make note of the way shape is used in the work. Were the shapes linear, straight lines and perfect curves in the work, or are they more natural? Is the work
dominated by some single form of shape, or do you see several different shapes?
B. Analysis (Analyzing the work)
1. Discuss how the work uses the principles of composition. When you have described the work, it is time to examine it or explain how it all comes together. Start by
thinking about how the work is made up, keeping a few simple ideas in mind.
Balance: How do the colors, shapes and textures of the piece fit together? Should they
produce a balanced or harmonious effect, or is the piece in some way unbalanced?
Contrast: does the job use contrasting colors, textures, or lighting? Contrast can also be seen
in the use of various shapes or contours, such as jagged vs. curved lines or geometric vs.
natural shapes.
Movement: Why is the work generating a sense of movement Is your eye drawn in a specific
way through the composition? Proportion: Do the proportions of the different elements
appear as you might expect, or are they surprising? For example, if the research depicts
a group of people, do all the figures look bigger or smaller than they would have in real
life?

2. Identify the subject of the job. Many of the works of art have one or more points designed to attract your attention and draw your gaze. For a portrait, this may be the
subject's face or eyes. It may be a centrally located or well-lit object in a still-life.
3. Search for patterns at work. Identify a few main themes and explain how the artist used design elements (color, light, room, form, and line) to illustrate these themes.
Themes could include things like
a. The use of a color scheme to give the work a particular mood or meaning.
b. Symbolism and religious or mythological imagery.
c. Repeating images or motifs within a work or group of works.

C. Interpretation (Interpreting the work)

Try to identify the purpose of the work. In other words, what do you think the artist was
trying to say with the work? Why did they create the work? Try to summarize the
overall meaning of the work, as you see it.

1. Describe your own approach to work. Talk about how you feel when you're looking at work. What do you think is the overall mood of the job? Does that remind you of
something (ideas, memories, certain works of art)? Use descriptive language to speak about your reaction to work. Was the mood at work sad? hopeful? peaceful?
Perhaps you had like to describe the work as stunning, or ugly?
 2. Back up your interpretation/ definition with examples. Using examples from your job summary and review to illustrate why you think and feel the way you do it. Example,
“I believe that James Sant’s portrait of a young bride is intended to give a sense of the bride’s spiritual devotion. This is indicated by the line of the composition, which
draws the viewer’s eye upward, following the upward gaze of the subject. It is also suggested by warm light, coming from a source somewhere above the young woman.”
D. Judgement (Judging the work)
1. Decide whether you think the work is good. Your aim here is not
simply to determine if the art is "good "or "bad." Rather, concentrate
on whether you think the work is "productive."

Think, for example, of the following:

• Do you think the illustration expresses what the artist wanted to say?
• Did the artist make effective use of their knowledge and techniques?
• Is art original, or is it imitating other works?
2. Explain how you judge the job. When you have agreed on a few elements of the work to be assessed, clearly demonstrate the focus of your evaluation. You may suggest,
for example, that you judge the piece on how well structured it is, how well done it is technologically, and how well it expresses the intended mood or themes.
3. Summarize why you think the work has been successful or ineffective. Explain your decision on the job in a few sentences. Please offer clear reasons for your decision,
using your understanding and analysis of the work. For example, “I believe this work is successful because the use of light, shape, gesture, and line all work together
harmoniously to portray the mood of the subject.”
Directions/ Instructions and Exercise/Activities:
 As presented above, the different principles and steps in critiquing the artwork, are you now ready to critique? What do you think is the significance of an art critiques? Are
they helpful? Basically, an art critique allows the artist to understand how they influence their audience. It also allows the audience/viewer to gain a better understanding
of that artists' work. Moreover, it is also a spur to deciding what you really think is the meaning, even though disagreement with the critic. Let us deepen your knowledge
about the lesson by answering the following activities. Write your answer on your answer sheet/s (Intermediate Pad, Yellow Paper or Bond Paper).
ACTIVITY 1
Multiple Choice. Select and encircle the letter of the correct answer.
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1. One of the steps in art critiquing that would explain the intention expressed in the 6. What kind of question can help you determine if the work is "successful" or not?
artwork. A. Does the work please the viewer?"
A. interpretation C. description B. Does the work reflect its background or culture?"
B. judgement D. analysis C. Is the piece as good as it can be?"
2. It involves tools and technology, ranging from the most traditional to the most D. Does the piece say what the artist wanted it to?
contemporary 7. It discusses how the work uses the principles of composition
A. Material C. Technique A. Interpretation C. Judgement
B. Judgement D. Technology B. Technique D. Analysis
3.The material or the substance out of which a work is made. 8. A step in which you concentrate on whether the work is productive or not.
A. Medium C. Judgement A. interpretation C. Description
B. Technique D. analysis B. Judgment D. Analysis
4. It includes music, poetry and dance that is accompanied by music. 9. It identifies the purpose of the work
A. Musical arts C. Pictorial arts A. Interpretation C. Description
B. Dramatic arts D. Narrative arts B. Judgement D. Analysis
5. What is the essence of art critiquing? 10. It describes your own approach to work.
A. To produce good artwork C. To maximize the use of materials A. Interpretation C. Description
B. To lessen the cost D. All the above B. Judgement D. Analysis

ACTIVITY 2
SMAW12 AND HE12A- CONTINUATION OF YOUR IMMERSION PORTFOLIO
HUMSS 12 C
Exercise on Principles of Critiquing artwork (Performance)
Critique the picture below applying the different principles in critiquing the art piece such as; 1. Description 2. Analysis 3. Interpretation 4. Judgement

https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/aboriginal-art-vector-painting-mother-child-concept-illustration-123878590.jpg
Rubrics for Activity 2: Exercise on Principles of Critiquing Artwork
Description Analysis Interpretation Judgement
10 pts 10% 10% 10 pts.
Describes or elaborates how the artist Comprehensively analyze how the artist Interprets the purpose of the work. Draw conclusion and judgement about
used the line, the space in the work, the used the principles of composition, the Describes the approach used by the artist the art based on evidence.
application of the elements of the art and subject of the art piece and its pattern. by citing some of the part or example
the way shape is being used in the work. found in the artwork.

References: Sandagan, L., & Sayseng, A. Contemporary Philippine Arts From The Regions
https://www.wikihow.com/Critique-Artwork
https://prezi.com/gvy-wf6xzk0k/contemporary-art-techniques-and-performance-practices/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhXQUDna4Ws
Prepared by:

JUNELL S. FECHALIN
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