What does a formalist approach in art criticism prioritize?

• A) The artist's personal life

• B) The historical context of the artwork

• C) The visual elements and composition of the artwork

• D) The emotional impact on the viewer

Which aspect is primarily focused on in formal analysis during art criticism?

• A) Historical context

• B) Emotional impact

• C) Visual elements and principles

• D) Cultural influences

What does iconography in art criticism refer to?

• A) The study of symbols and their meanings in art

• B) The use of bright colors in an artwork

• C) The physical size of an artwork

• D) The artist's signature or mark

What term describes the main idea or focus of an artwork?

• A) Composition

• B) Style

• C) Form

• D) Subject matter

What is the primary goal of art criticism?

• A) To identify the artist's personal life

• B) To determine the market value of an artwork

• C) To analyze and interpret the meaning and quality of art

• D) To criticize the techniques used by the artist

What does the concept of artistic intent refer to in art criticism?

• A) The artist's intention to create a masterpiece

• B) The cultural influences on the artist

• C) The intended meaning or message behind the artwork

• D) The artist's personal preferences in color and style

When engaging in contextual analysis, what aspect of an artwork is considered?

• A) The artist's use of color

• B) The time and place in which the artwork was created

• C) The viewer's emotional response

• D) The technical skill of the artist

In art criticism, what does comparative analysis involve?

• A) Comparing the artwork with other works by the same artist

• B) Comparing the artwork with unrelated works from different time periods

• C) Comparing the artwork with the artist's personal life

• D) Comparing the artwork with different interpretations by critics

Which of the following statements is a characteristic of evaluative criticism?

• A) Focusing solely on the emotional impact of the artwork

• B) Offering a judgment or opinion about the quality of the artwork

• C) Ignoring the historical context of the artwork

• D) Disregarding the artist's biography

What does aesthetic judgment in art criticism involve?

• A) Assessing the technical skills of the artist

• B) Determining the emotional impact of the artwork

• C) Evaluating the visual appeal and beauty of the artwork

• D) Analyzing the historical context of the artwork