Write a description and critical analysis/review of art exhibition photos from %m>Black is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite

To write an effective art exhibition review, visit the exhibit taking detailed notes.

• Make several passes through the exhibit so you can make new observations and connections between the works.
• Look at the art from different angles and distances. While itàimportant to examine each piece closely (formal analyzis), you also want to take in the entire exhibit as a whole to see how the artist evoked their theme.
• Record your reaction to the art, how it made you feel, and what worked or didn work within the piece and the ensemble.
• Identify the main idea and important themes of the exhibit. Write down your own impressions of the exhibitàmain idea and themes. Then, read the artist statement and exhibit description provided by the gallery/museum to learn the artistàintended themes. Compare your interpretation of the exhibit to the artistàintentions.

Ask yourself questions like:

Why are the works of art ordered or arranged this way?

Does a particular work stand out from the rest?

Is there a theme or a subtext to the exhibition?

Does the theme or thesis become obvious as I walk through the space?

How is this exhibition different from others I’ve seen?

Based on what I see, what do I think the artist is trying to say? What does the exhibit make me think about? How do I feel?