VA Comp Assessment 2

Art Criticism
Sir Peter Paul Rubens
Lion
 Description
What can you learn from the title of the
artwork?

I learned that the artwork will be a lion.

 Description
What subjects in the artwork can you recognize?

This artwork relates to biology because a lion is

apart of the animal kingdom, which is science.
 Description
Looking at the elements of design, describe
what qualities you see.

I see line in the lions mane, space behind the

lion, color in the lion, and shape in the lion.
 Description
What media and techniques did the artist use?

They used chalk and colored pencil.

 Analysis
Emphasis: Is there a dominant element or focal
point that you see first?

The focal point of the painting is the lions face

and mane.
 Analysis
Balance: Is there a special balance, or weight,
among the elements? What mood does it
create?

There is balance because the lion appears to

take up both sides of the page.
 Analysis
Proportion: Do the proportions look normal,
ideal, or unusual? Why?

The proportions look normal. The only thing

that looks unusual is the length of the body.
 Analysis
Pattern: Are elements repeated to create a
pattern? Where? Why?

There are no patterns in this artwork.

 Analysis
Rhythm or Movement: What visual rhythms or
paths of movement do your eyes follow?
Where? Why?

My eyes go to the lions mane and follow the fur.

 Analysis
Unity and Variety: What elements bring
together, or unify many parts of the design.
Why? What elements add variety? Why?

The texture of the fur brings together the

artwork.
 Interpretation
Is there symbolism in the artwork? What do you
think it means?

Lions usually represent courage and bravery. In

this artwork, the lion appears calm and brave.
 Interpretation
What feeling do you think the artist wanted to
give the viewer when looking at the work?

I believe the artist wanted to convey the feeling

of self-confidence and bravery.
 Interpretation
Does the work remind you of other things you
have experienced?

The artwork reminds me of a time when I had to

present a project to the class and I felt confident
about my work.
 Interpretation
How does the work relate to other ideas or
events in the world and/or in your other
classes?

The work relates to science because we have

learned about the classification of animals. A
lion falls under the Animalia kingdom.
 Judgment
What parts of the work make you feel it is a
success or failure?

I feel like this artwork was a success because it

conveys a feeling of bravery.
 Judgment
What criteria can you list to help others judge
this work?

I can list balance, unity, texture, line, shape,

space, and movement.
 Judgment
How unique is the work? Why do you feel this
work is or is not unique?

I feel like this work is somewhat unique. It is a

sketch of a lion.
 Judgment
What are some improvements you feel the artist
could have made to the work?

I dont feel like the artist could have made too

many improvements, it looks fine just the way it
is. They couldve added color, though.