Critic Of The Arts Discussion Post
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Le Corbusier, Notre Dame-du-Haut, Ronchamps, France. 1950–1955.
This is an image of Colline Notre Dame du Haut, a chapel in Ronchamp created by Le
Corbusier. It was set on a hill in France (Martin et al., 2019). Concerning descriptive criticism of
the image, there is no clear indication of the structure. It is not easy to tell whether this structure
has an entry or exit, raising more questions about why it stands on its ground. Third, the design
lacks simple labeling, which can act as a guide on what the building is. However, It is easy to
locate as it is built on a hill.
On interpretive criticism, it is hard to tell what function the structure serves. A stranger
walking across the land may think it is an abandoned house, especially with its placement.
Finding such a structure on a hill can easily be interpreted as an old structure where people once
lived. A chapel that should have access to many people is placed in a central position, not on
hilly sides. There is no clarity on the main entrance (Outmoune et al., 2019). The thick roof in
the architecture doubts the possibility of passing light inside the structure. The thickness within
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which the structure is built makes it hard for future designs, even when structural issues may
require change.
This structure is too isolated to serve as a chapel for evaluative criticism. Most chapels
are located within churches, so it might be hard to imagine the functionality of this structure as a
chapel. The presence of this structure on the side of a hill shows that other places for its
placement were inadequately assessed. It is not easy to tell whether the curved shape welcomes
pilgrims. The structure presents many complications that divert the thoughts of its function.
Response
Hi Elizabeth,
In your post, you discussed abstract expressionism in relation to Jackson Pollock's
painting. It talks about the composition, color scheme, expressive brushwork, and the general
sense of chaos and motion. Pollock's method of dripping paint to produce a textured and three-
dimensional look is highlighted in the explanation. It also discusses the artist's view of painting
as an emotional outlet and contemplative practice. In this instance, critics would use a descriptive
style, to emphasize the aesthetic and technical components of the artwork. They examine the
composition, color scheme, and feelings the painting arouses. This kind of analysis tries to offer
a dispassionate evaluation of the visual merits of the piece of art as well as its position within the
abstract expressionism artistic movement.
It’s important to remember that there are many different viewpoints that can be included in art
criticism. Critics may interpret and assess works of art in a variety of ways, considering things
like the historical setting, cultural relevance, conceptual underpinnings, and emotional responses.
Scientists, humanists, and art lovers alike value art not just for its beauty, but also for its social
and epistemic importance; that is, for its communicative nature, its capacity to increase one's
self-knowledge and encourage personal growth, and its ability to challenge our schemas and
preconceptions (Sherman & Morrissey, 2017). The dynamic discipline of art criticism
encourages individualized interpretations and critical discussions, which eventually adds to the
continuous conversation about the arts.
Reference
Sherman, A., & Morrissey, C. (2017). What Is Art Good For?
The Socio-Epistemic Value of Art.
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
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(411).
https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2017.00411
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References
Martin, F. D., & Jacobus, L. A. (2019). The Humanities Through The Arts (10th ed.). McGraw-
Hill Education.
Outmoune, N., & Arrouf, A. (2019). The Design Process at Le Corbusier, Case of the Ronchamp
Chapel. Proceedings of the Design Society: International Conference on Engineering
Design, 1(1), 1275-1282.
doi:10.1017/dsi.2019.133
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