Question

You've been given this piece of art to critique: several blue swirls fill the sky with large glowing stars and a small city below, with a church spire jutting up into the sky and a cluster of grasses taking up the left foreground. Which statement would fit best in the description section of your critique?

1) Vincent van Gogh painted Starry Night in 1889.
2) The mood seems wistful and hopeful.
3) The artist uses curved lines to create movement in the sky.
4) This is one of my personal favorites because it makes me feel happiness and peace.

Answer 1

The best fit for the description section of a critique considering the art described, which is Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night, would be that 'The artist uses curved lines to create movement in the sky,' along with a mention of the artist and the year it was painted.

Step-by-step explanation:

The piece of art described is Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night, painted in 1889. Regarding the options for the description section of a critique, option 3, “The artist uses curved lines to create movement in the sky,” fits best as it objectively describes the technique used in the painting. However, since the narrative provided detailed information about van Gogh's painting practice and the symbolic meaning behind his art, option 1, “Vincent van Gogh painted Starry Night in 1889,” would also be accurate and relevant for the description section of your critique.