Exploring Art

Chapter 5: Art Criticism and Aesthetics

Web Museum Activities

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Test your perceptual skills. Visit the online collection of artworks at the National Gallery of Art by clicking on the link above. Now that you know how to be an art critic, analyze two of your favorite artworks. Compare and contrast the use of art elements in each piece. What are the similarities in each piece? What are the differences?