Assignment 2

Describe the 4 domains of creativity:

Fluency:        generating many ideas

Flexibility:     moving from one idea to another

Originality:    coming up with or creating a new idea

Elaboration:   adding onto an idea to improve it

Describe the Feldman Method of Art Criticism:

Describe:     In this stage of criticism the viewer should stay objective to what they are seeing by asking questions like- Who's the artist?, What's the median?, How big is the art work?, What are the characteristics of the art work?


Analyze:     In this stage of criticism the viewer should gather more information by describing the principles of design (rhythm and movement, balance, proportion, variety, emphasis, harmony, and unity) present in the art work.  They should ask questions like- How do the lines, space, color, and texture create rhythm and movement?,  Is the art work balanced?  Do the elements of art create a sense of harmony and unity?
 
Interpret:     In this stage of criticism the viewer should ask question about what the artist is trying to convey through the art.  The viewer should use questions like- What does it (the piece of art) mean?,  How do the images create a metaphor?,  What kind of feeling does it give me (the viewer)?,  and Does it have a social meaning?


Judge or Evaluate:     This stage of criticism is the viewer's point of view.  Did I like it?  Also, ask what I did or didn't like about the piece of art.