“Critique of the Critic”
Due: July 13
1-2 printed pages, plus a copy of the original review/essay you used to complete the assignment.
The project “Critique of the Critic” will be due next class (July 13th). You are to identify one (1) essay or one (1) review of a body of work/exhibition and write a response addressing the stylistic, as well as critical, approach of the author . Be clear to explain what was successful and what was less-than-successful.
Please select an essay/review of work that you have an interest in or that complements the work you are interested in producing. As image-makers, we dedicate a majority of our time to the review and analysis of the visual arts. The more work we look at other people's work critically, the more critical we become of our own work. As the consumption of imagery and artwork dictates the product we manufacture, and all influences are interconnected, this analytical approach subsequently influences what we produce. The same holds true with writing and comprehension. The more perspectives we are exposed to, the greater our arsenal of meaning becomes as we rationalize, present, articulate our views and ultimately market our own work (be it fundamental to commercial clients or congenital to a fine art endeavor – the art of communication is paramount).
Though this assignment is not discipline - centric, I do prefer that you select work that remains within the visual arts. If you feel that a critical review of literature, sonic art, or theater best complements the work you produce, please pursue those ventures, but please notify me in advance.
Nota bene: This is a critical review you are selecting vs. a mere statement of facts/summary . Consider aspects of the text we have discussed in class as well as the discussions at the galleries to further support your analytic perspective.
Some starting points:
Art in America:
http://www.artinamericamagazine.com
October:
http://www.mitpressjournals.org/toc/octo/-/136
ArtForum:
http://artforum.com/
Art Journal:
http://artjournal.collegeart.org/
NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/arts/design/index.html
ICA Boston:
http://www.icaboston.org/exhibitions/onview/
PS1:
http://ps1.org/exhibitions/
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
