APEX 6.3.4 Practice: Be the Critic Practice Art Appreciation



You will now do an art critique of an African pfemba statuette.
Use what you've learned to write about what you see. Be thoughtful in your responses, even if it means guessing at the possible answer.
To see a larger image of the artwork, click the icon on the main page of this practice activity.

1. Describe (4 points)


2. Identify (2 points) 3. Interpret (4 points)


4. Judge (4 points)

5. How do you think one's own culture affects one's opinion of the art of other cultures? Think about what influences our taste and preferences. Could this same argument be made for all art (music, movies, even food) from other cultures? (6 points)