Evaluation
The ability to judge the overall value of an artwork for a given purpose. Evaluation is the level of understanding just beyond analysis and synthesis. Intelligent judgments must be based upon definite criteria. These may be internal (organization) or external criteria (relevant to the purpose) and the viewer/student may determine the criteria or be given to them. Objectives of lessons which will increase a the ability to evaluate can be stated with such behavioral terms as: accept, adjudge, appraise, arbitrate, assay, assess, award, classify, conclude, criticize, critique, decide, decree, describe, determine, discriminate, estimate, evaluate, explain, grade, interpret, judge, justify, measure, predict, prioritize, rank, rate, referee, reject, rule on, select, settle, summarize, support, umpire, and weigh.
RELATED SECTIONS:
Art Theory
Use of Materials
Evaluation Process
RELATED GLOSSARY WORDS:
Appraisal
Art History
Judgement
Aesthetics
Art Criticism
Art Appreciation
