Week 5 Self-Critique

"Purple Greek Pot"
-Junhao Wang

Self-Critique
1. Description

• It is a Greek/Roman inspired pot that was painted.
• It is painted in black and "purple", and is decorated by three runners on each side.

2. Analysis

• Elements of Art Found- line (questionable), form, color, texture
• Color- the pot itself is colored.
• Form- the pot has a 3D shape.
• Texture- the pot has a rough texture.
• Principles of Design Found- pattern, contrast, balance, harmony, movement
• Pattern- there is a geometric pattern of a line and three runners.
• Contrast- the white plate contrasts the dark pot.
• Balance- the pot is centered in the image, tilted to the side for asymmetry
• Harmony- pattern and balance create a sense of harmony in the pot.
• Movement- the figures on the pot imply movement, the tilt may provide even more of that sense.

3. Interpretation

• The pot is very dark in color, but not in feel.  The subject matter represented is not inherently dark, and so, the work doesn't seem to have much impact or feel.

4. Evaluation

• A pot was made that takes from the Greek or Roman style.
• The pottery work itself is not very impressive-cracks and uneven spots are apparent all over the work.
• The use of color was a mistake on my part-an attempt to mix brown and red to create the colors that can be found in Greek or Roman pots became a purple!
• The pot's shape is not so appealing, the asymmetry here is not welcome.
• It was a good try.