1. Looking at Art Five steps to follow every single time! ….really….

2. Describe: Make a list of at least 15 things you see in the artwork – the list can be made up of objects/things, colours and shapes. Make an effort to use single words in your list for example: house, cat, blue, etc.

3. Analyse In five full sentences analyze where things are in the artwork. Do not analyze what is happening but instead explain where things are. For example: There is a large, yellow moon in the upper right corner of the painting.

4. Interpret In five full sentences explain what you think the artwork is about – you must include evidence to support your idea. Your explanation must be (and sound!) intelligent. For example: I believe that the artwork is about a political leader because the painting is filled with a group of men who appear to be gathered around and listening to a speaker.

5. Information Write down as much information as you can about the artist and the artwork. Use information you have been given in class or look up information from “The annotated Mona Lisa”.

6. Judgement You must, must, must, must complete steps #1-4 before making a judgement. In two sentences answer the question: Does the artwork appeal to you? (Start your answer with the phrase “the artwork does/does not appeal to me because….”) Then in two more sentences answer the question: Is the artwork “good”? Support each answer with reasons.