To formulate and articulate your opinion is an important part of becoming a well-versed art critic.
What to Do
In a minimum of 150 words, write a brief essay about which major design movement (Art Deco, Art Nouveau,
Bauhaus, Streamlining, or one of your own interest) you favor most. Please use the following template for your
essay.
Introduce your design movement, including a sentence or two history and key visual or conceptual
characteristics that define the movement.
Identify three of the most important traits you find the most valuable /influential and explain why.
Identify one weakness or area for growth in the design movement and explain why you feel it is as such.
Identify one other art movement which you feel is a good juxtaposition. Explain one strength and one
weakness/area for growth.
Provide one visual example (artwork or other object designed in the movement) for both your favored design
and the counter design. Using at least two visual clues in the works, connect them to why your design
movement is the stronger of the two.
Conclude your essay with your own thought about the role of design, art, and craft in the 21st century. Does
the design movement you chose impact that role?
Sample Solution