Name Vicky Luna________

Feldmans Model of Art Criticism: Quick Guide

1) Description: Look at the artwork. Describe what you see like a good reporter or detective.
Use objective, factual words.
*Who is the artist? What is the title of the artwork?
The artist is Seydi Vasquez and the title of her artwork is Queen Heart
a) What can you learn from the title of the artwork?
The title of the artwork refers to the main subjects in the artwork, the heart,
crown, and flowers.
b) What subjects in the artwork can you recognize?
The main subjects in the artwork I see are the heart, crown, and flowers.
c) Looking at the elements of design, describe what qualities you see?
Line, Shape, Color, Value, Form, Texture, Space
The elements I see in this work of art are curved and straight lines in the
heart, crown, and flowers. I also see different shapes in the heart, crown, and
flowers. I see the colors red, pink, purple, yellow, black and white. I see
visual texture in the collage of book pages and space of the overlapping
images such as the flowers overlapping the heart.
d) What media and techniques did the artist use?
The artist used pencil, tracing paper, drawing paper, sharpies, book pages, and
glue.
2) Analysis: Analysis means you look for relationships. To find relationships among visual
elements, look to the principles of design.
a) Emphasis: Is there a dominant element or focal point that you see first? Why?
The dominant element or focal point I see first is the bright red large heart in
the middle of the page.
b) Balance: Is there a special balance, or weight, among the elements? What
mood does it create?
I see an asymmetrical balance because there is not an equal weight of the
positioning of the flowers; however the shape of the heart shows some
symmetrically balance.
c) Proportion: Do the proportions look normal, Ideal or unusual? Why?
I think the artists proportions of her objects are correct, because the heart is
evenly shaped.
d) Pattern: Are elements repeated to create a pattern? Where? Why?
I see a repetition in ripped up book pages, repeating lines, and repeating
shapes of flowers.
e) Rhythm or Movement. What visual rhythms or paths of movement do your eyes
follow? Where? Why?
I see movement in the artwork, because of the book pages collage laid out in
different directions all over the page. I also see movement in the curved lines
f) Unity and variety: What elements bring together, or unify, many parts of the
design? Why? What elements add variety? Why?
I think the multiple flowers bring unity to the artwork, but there is a variety of
objects drawn, such as a heart, crown, and different color flowers.
3) Interpretation: Use the information you have gathered to tell what the work means to you.
Use analogies and language with adjectives and adverbs. Example: The lively, angular
shapes seem to be dancing. State main themes, or hypothesis, that could explain what the
artists wanted you to see and appreciate. .
a) Is there symbolism in the artwork? What do you think it means?
I think this artwork represents royalty or beauty in nature.
Name Vicky Luna________
Feldmans Model of Art Criticism: Quick Guide
b) What feeling do you think the artist wanted to give the viewer when looking at
the work?
I think the artist wanted to give a positive feeling to the viewer.
c) Does the work remind you of other things you have experienced?
This artwork reminds me of love, the Queen, and nature.
d) How does the work relate to other ideas or events in the world and/or in your
other classes?
This work reminds me of love and nature.
4) Judgment: Give your opinion on the work's achievement or failure. Consider why you are
judging an artwork and the criteria, or standards, you should use.
a) What parts of the work make you feel it is a success or failure?
I think the heart and flowers are drawn well with good proportion to its shape.
b) What criteria (think of the style of the work) can you list to help others judge
this work?
I would say this artwork is in a style similar to symbolism.
c) How unique is the work? Why do you feel this work is or isnt unique?
I think the work is unique, but Ive seen objects drawn like this before.
d) What are some improvements you feel the artist could have made to the work?
I would improve the shape and position of the crown in this artwork.