Pete &  Poker
Poker: When I make my painting I'll use my fingers. Pete: Wait a minute. You're supposed to use a brush. Poker: I can use anything that makes a mark and holds paint! Pete: Remember that some colors are poisonous. Poker: Ok, then I'll use a sponge. Pete: The sponge technique will make it look fuzzy. Poker: I like fuzzy.

TECHNIQUE, the manner in which it was created, is an important part of any piece of art. As part of your art criticism paper, you should answer these questions, too.

What materials did the artist use--paint, stone, clay, wood, paper,
other? _________________________________-________
(HINT: Museums usually list materials used to make the artwork.)

How did the artist make this __________? (Is it painted, carved, assembled, or made in another way?)

Where did the artist find these materials originally?

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(Look in dictionary.)

Do you think the artist made a plan before starting to paint or did she just spontaneously paint it? Why do you think so?

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Where do you think the artist started to paint, with the background, foreground, or with a detail? _________________________

How did the artist paint it? What tools did she use; how did she use them? __________________________________________

How were the brush strokes made? Are they broad, loose, fine, blended? ________________________________________

How many paint layers do you think the artist used?

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What problems might the artist have had making it?

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