The Critique Handbook: The Art Student's Sourcebook and Survival Guide (2nd Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.13 (869 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0205708110 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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Although the critique is central to all art programs, there have been no textbooks or comprehensive guides to help students navigate the critique process. From the Back Cover This unique textbook is an invaluable tool for students in any art course requiring critiques. . "The Critique Handbook" fills the need for such a book. "The Critique Handbook is an excellent resource both for beginners and more experienced students." This text was written to address an existing gap in text offerings for art students
Critique of The Critique Handbook Peter Ellzey I am an adjunct photography professor at a private college. This book was used as a text for a joint workshop on The Critique for the art department of our school and another local college. Given the complexity of the subject matter, this book does a good job of covering the basics of an art school critique. I particularly appreciated the discussion regarding the role of faculty and the personal baggage we sometimes forget we can bring to the party. It's impossible to cover all the possible permutations of The Critique, but t. "Clear, concise & informative." according to Sam Blakeley. When we are asked to explain why a work of art is great, or even why it is not, this book enables you to work through specific criteria that helps you to critique any work of art; be it a painting, a sculpture or video installation.I would recommend this book to any art student.. From a College Painting Professor Reader and Writer First off, thirty bucks is waaaaay to much to spend on this book. For that reason alone I'll never assign it to students, they can read it on reserve or in the library. The content is not worth that money since so much of the same information exists on the net. Whats good: It covers basics of old school critiques such as leave your ego at the door, talk about the formal qualities of the work, etc. What's not so good: It presents a model of critques implicitly stressing formative assessment (judging each work). The model also
The Critique Handbook fills the need for such a book. . This unique textbook is an invaluable tool for students in any art course requiring critiques. The Critique Handbook is an excellent resource both for beginners and more experienced students. This text was written to address an existing gap in text offerings for art students. Although the critique is central to all art programs, there have been no textbooks or comprehensive guides to help students navigate the critique process
Paula Crawford has had exhibitions in the United States, Canada, and Latin America, and directs the painting program at George Mason University, where she is Associate Professor. . Kendall Buster, whose extensive exhibition record spans national and international venues, is the recipient of an American Academy of