Judgment:After careful observation, analysis, and interpretation of an artwork, you are ready to make your own judgment. This is your personal evaluation based on the understandings of the work(s). Here are questions you might consider: ***Why do you think this work has intrinsic value or worth? What is the value you find in the work(s)? (For example, is it a beautiful work of art, does it convey an important social message, affects the way that I see the world, makes insightful connections, reaffirms a religious belief, etc.)
***Do you think that the work(s) has a benefit for others?
***Do you find that the work communicates an idea, feeling or principle that would have value for others?
Could the reason you find the work lacking come from a poor use of the elements of art? Explain.
***Is the subject matter unappealing, unimaginative, or repulsive? How?
***What kind of an effect do you think the work could have for others?
***Rather than seeing the work as being very effective or without total value, does the work fall somewhere in-between? Do you think that the work is just o. k.? What do you base this opinion on? The use of elements of art? Lack of personal expression? The work lacks a major focus? Explore your criticism of the work (s) as much as you would any positive perceptions. Realize that your own tastes and prejudices may enter into your criticism. Give your positive and negative perceptions.