Questions to ask when Interpreting Art:

• What does the painting "say" to you personally?

• How has the artist used the elements of composition-line, texture, space, color, and shading to create meaning or content?

• What is the function of this work of art?

• What connection do you see between subject matter and/or the techniques used?

• How successful has the artist been in presenting and synthesizing the elements of composition with the overall content of the work of art?

• What is your subjective reaction to the work of art?

• What is the cultural meaning and context of the work of art?

•How does the work of art reflect the social, political, aesthetic, psychological, or cultural ideas of its time?

• What do you know about other works of art by this artist?

• How are the attributes of artist's individual style examined and explored 
in this particular work? 
What is the function of the work?

• Who might the audience or buyer be for this piece?

• How do others react to this work? How do they interpret it?