Assess learners' ability to apply composition principles (balance, focal point, rule of thirds, rhythm, proportion) and color theory (hue, value, saturation, temperature, harmony, contrast) to analyze and critique paintings. Tasks: identify compositional strategies, explain how color choices shape mood and spatial relationships, evaluate the effectiveness of design decisions, and propose informed revisions or alternative palettes with evidence-based justifications referencing formal elements and color interactions. Visual examples or clear descriptions should be used for analysis.