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Focus: Critique this photo.
Description:  
• What types of things do you see in the work?
• How would you describe them?
• What colors are used?
• What shapes are visible?
• Where is the scene?
• Are there any unknown objects?
• What information can you get from the title?

Analysis:
• What Elements of Art did the artist use (line, shape, space, form, texture, color)?
• What Principles of Design are used (rhythm, movement, balance, proportion, variety, emphasis and unity)?
• Describe how they were used.
• How does the viewer’s eye move around the composition?

Interpretation:
• What do you think this piece is about?
• What do you see happening?
• What is the most important part of this piece?
• Why do you think the artist made this piece?
• Does the title fit?
• Pretend you can climb inside. How does the photo feel? How does it make you feel?
• Would you agree with the choice of medium and colors?
• Does the date the piece was made make a difference?

 Judgment:
• Why do you think other people should see this work?
• What would you do with it if you owned it?
• What is worth remembering about this picture?
• What did the artist do best?
• What would you change if you were the artist?
• Do you like or dislike the piece?  Why?

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Closure: Critique Discussion of "Police Line" by Dawoud Bey
Dawoud Bey: Links to Other Projects