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Critiquing Monograms

February 6, 2014 By Ms. Bruno

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Today we critiqued our monogram plates.

A critique is a  detailed analysis and assessment of something, for example of a literary theory, or a design.
synonyms: analysis, evaluation, assessment, appraisal, appreciation, criticism,review, study, commentary, exposition, exegesis

 

 

Group critiques help up to redefine our ideas through observations form others. We can learn new ideas and share ideas about methods to create.

Please find attached the sheet we used in our group critique.

Architecture Preservation                                                           Name:____________________      Period: ___

Monogram Critique

Who is the designer/artist of the monogram you are critiquing?____________________________

How do you describe the fonts which are used in the monogram?

(bold, unique, fine, swirly, decorative, edgy, large, small, geometric, organic, curvy, free-form, distorted, massive, ……………..)

 

 

 

 

Describe how the initials are arranged on the monogram?

(ambiguous, nebulous, clear, amorphous, layered, overlapping, use of space, fragment, rotation, neat, movement, balance)

 

 

 

 

Based on your observations of the font and the arrangement of the initials, what does the monogram design suggest about the artist’s personality?  (wild, organized, active, bubbly, tidy, natural, larger-than-life, flashy, energetic,  animated, conservative, classy, thoughtful, flexible, mysterious…)

 

 

 

 

What does the design remind you of? DO you associate anything with it?   For example: famous logo, or designs such as for fashion, games, cartoons, characters, animals, styles, graffiti.

 

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About Ms. Bruno

Ms. Bruno has been an Assistant Principal at Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design since 2009. She oversees the departments of Science, Mathematics, Architecture and Design (Career and Technical Education (CTE)), Physical Education and Health. She can be reached at 718-388-1260 ext. 2080, or bruno@whsad.org.

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