Rubric for Analysis of Johannes Vermeers The Girl with the Pearl Earring

Teacher Name: Robin Sweat

Student Name: __________________________________
Criteria Proficient 40pts Competent 30pts Novice 20pts

Analysis Clearly explains the
whole painting. Ability
to describe the theme,
meaning, mood, or
feeling of the art works
and is able to express
how the artist means for
the work to be
interpreted.

Explains the painting
but not in its entirety.
Does not completely
understand one or all the
components such as the
meaning, theme, mood,
or feeling. Has a hard
time describing what the
artist envisioned for the
painting.
Struggles with
explaining the painting
and cannot grasp a clear
idea of what the artists
interpretation is for the
painting. Cannot drawl
personal conclusions.
Interpretation

Meaning
Reasonably explains
meaning about what is
seen from own
perspective based on
visual highlights or
points in the painting.
Can somewhat describe
the meaning of the
painting in a deeper
sense but struggles with
the ability to express
their thoughts on the
painting.
Has a hard time seeing
past the basic
components of the
painting. Struggles with
seeing anything deeper.
Cannot see the meaning.
References Cites at least 2 credible
sources properly in text
and in bibliography.
Correctly cites work of
art in text and in
bibliography.
*APA format
*No mistakes with
references or citation
Cites 2 sources but one
or both may not be from
credible source. Art
work might not be cited
properly in text or in
bibliography.
*less than 3 mistakes
made with references or
citation
Does not have the
appropriate sources
and/or did not cite any
sources.
*more than 4 errors in
citation and/or
references
*did not follow APA
format
Spelling, Grammar,
and Punctuation
No errors 1 to 3 errors 4 or more errors
Mechanics of paper:
Word Count, Title,
Header / Footer

* At least 500 words
long.
*paper must contain a
creative title
* header with name and
page number
*499-450 words.
* Title is present but
may not relate to the
painting or may only be
the painters name, no
creativity.
*Header not completed
properly but present
*449 words or less
*Missing creative title
*missing header with
name page number
Evaluation
Judgment

Effectively judges at
least 2 items or ideas the
artist displays in the
painting. Noting value,
quality, and importance
Judges only 1 item or
idea in the painting. Did
not mention all three
points about value,
quality, and importance
Does not judge any idea
or item in the painting.
Does not comment on
anything of value, the
quality, or importance