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Looks beyond the artwork itself to consider the cultural, social, and historical environment in which it was created.

Examining the visual elements and principles of design in a work of art.

Uses theories of psychology, particularly those related to Freud or Jung, to interpret art.

The study of symbols and images in the context of art, and their significance or meaning.

An approach to criticism that examines the underlying structures that govern the creation and reception of artworks.

A method of critical analysis that dissects the contradictions within texts, ideologies, or artworks.

All that is contained within an artwork including its themes, messages, and emotions conveyed by the work.

Interpreting an artwork through the lens of the artist's life experiences and personal history.

The study of signs and symbols, and their use or interpretation within artworks.

A critical approach that questions and deconstructs the fixed meanings and oppositions established by structuralism.

A movement that critiques established narratives and ideologies, celebrating diversity and multiplicity.

Refers to the difference in luminance or color that makes an object distinguishable from other objects and the background.

The organization and arrangement of visual elements within an artwork to create a cohesive whole.

A critical approach that explores how artwork reflects, perpetuates, or challenges gender roles and representations.

A color or shade in the spectrum. It reflects the wavelength of the light perceived and is one aspect of color.

Focuses on the reader's role in creating the meaning and experience of a literary artwork.

Refers to the total physical characteristics of an artwork, including its composition, structure, and materials.

The gap between a viewer's conscious reality and the fictional reality presented in an artwork.

Analyzes artworks in the context of class struggle and socio-economic factors, based on Marxist theories.