8. what question might you ask during the “interpret” phase of an art critique?

what mood or emotion does the artist communicate in the artwork?
what elements of art or design principles are used in the artwork?
who is the artist who created the artwork?
what do you personally like or dislike about the artwork? why?

Why does c. wright mills identify critical thinking as one of the most important criteria for the development of intellectual craftsmanship? why is constantly being aware of the biased nature of your reactions and interactions (what c. wright mills calls self-reflexive) key to the development of that critical thinking? finally, why is keeping a file important, how can it lean to intellectual curiosity which can foster critical thinking and to develop a keen analytical mind?