Art Criticism Theory
Comprehensive Statement
I have come to understand that art is a means to tell a story from the eyes or perspective of the artist during a particular moment in time with use of a particular medium (Frank, 2014).
Comprehensive Statement
My Art Gallery focuses on the works of Michelangelo, whose had great influence in the cities of Florence, Rome, and Venice during the High Renaissance. I discovered that he demonstrated his investigative and creative mind in his journals, documenting his research in notes and drawings that were filled with studies of human anatomy and ideas for mechanical devices. His explorations placed him at the forefront of the scientific development of his time (Frank, 2014).
Comprehensive Statement: Art Criticism Theory
From my research, I feel that Michelangelo’s work is a great example of all of the art criticism theories. The Formal Theory focuses on the technical skill of the artist, and Michelangelo’s work is virtually flawless. His work was also important to the times and influenced by society, working with the Contextual Theory. His Last Judgment painting expresses a great deal of emotion, making it a perfect example of the Expressive Theory.
