Practice interpretive criticism. Among other aspects, interpretive criticism involves an appreciation for style
Practice interpretive criticism. Among other aspects, interpretive
criticism involves an appreciation for style, motif, and compositional characteristics.
To prepare:
Study Floating Figure by Gaston Lachaise (http://nga.gov.au/international/catalogue/Detail.cfm?)
Think about the style, motif, the compositional characteristics of mass and density, and the materials used to create the sculpture.
Submit a formatted 1- to 2-page paper using APA style with at least two references
-Evaluate why you like the sculpture and how true that artist is to his subject matter.
-Explain what aspect of style and motif of the sculpture appealed to you.
-Explain what compositional characteristics (mass, density, materials, and/or subject matter) of the sculpture appeal to you the most.