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Personal, passionate responces to an artwork is valid. So is CURIOSITY?
Wouldn't you like to know what Mr Burns hates and why? Wouldn't you like to know what he likes and why? How would you find out?
LET'S HAVE A DISCUSSION ABOUT ART
Talking about any topic requires skills in ACTIVE LISTENING and ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT - WHAT and HOW?
What did you hear and how can I respond to it in a respectful manner?
ACTIVE LISTENING
focus completely on the topic.
Note the tone, volume and passion of the person delivering the topic.
Be invested fully.
Where apporiate take notes.
Maintain eye contact.
Respond physically when appropriate (Laugh at a joke,nod your head with agreement and so on.
Ask open-ended questions
The way to improve your listening skills is to practice "active listening." This is where you make a conscious effort to hear not only the words that another person is saying but, more importantly, the complete message being communicated.
ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT
REMEMBER TO BE AN ACTIVE LISTENER
To extend the conversation . Ask open-ended questions.
Refrain from asking yes/no questions, which will end with a one-word answer We should instead try asking questions such as, “How did the artwork make you feel?” or “What was that like to see the artwork in the gallery?”or " was there other works beside the artwork that were similar or completely different?"
Be mindful of your company (audience). Some people love robust confronting conversations but others may shy away and take disagreement personally.
ALWAYS make the conversation topic/ subject centered based on opinion of that subject or topic rather than a personal attack.
ALWAYS recognize the importance or quality of the contribution made by others, leaving them feeling appreciated.
For the conversation to expand further in more depth, invite higher order thinking and thus a richer conversation. This can be done by adding an OPEN ENDED question that may provide the listener into your understanding of the conversation.
"I agree with your observations of Pollock's 'Blue Poles' being splattered paint but what intrigues me more is the political reasoning for purchasing it in the first place.....Did you know Whitlam replaced the image of Queen Elizabeth on his Christmas card with an image of this painting? Caused quite an uproar globally
How do factors such as culture, education, religion, economic, political, or moral values shaped your appreciation of a particular experience?
How can understanding context deepen your appreciation for the artwork and broaden your aesthetic horizons?
CASE STUDY - Jackson Pollock's, 'Blue Poles'.
Always consider the citation when examining an artwork.
Artist - Jackson Pollock
Year - 1952
Post WWII - Shift from Europe (Paris) being the centre of arts to the USA (New York)
Created during the time of the Cold War.
Purchase in 1973 Australia . Vietnam War.
Medium- Enamel / Acrylic paint on canvas.
Material practice reflects on the technology of the time a work was created. Commercial fluid flowing enamel - acrylic paint was a new product in the first half of the 20th century.
Movement- Abstract Expressionism
By knowing the art movement you can appreciate the importance of this work in context of art history.
Dimensions- 212.1 cm × 488.9 cm -
The size of the artwork is important as it places the reader in a viewpoint of observing the work.
Location - National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
As an Australian tax payer to in theory you have shares in 'Blue Poles'.
What does Australia's purchase of Blue Poles tell us about the world at the time?
What was the philosophy behind the purchase?
CURIOUS? WANT TO
........Both political history and cultural analysis, The Prime Minister's Christmas Card traces the events surrounding the notorious purchase of Blue Poles and the life of the ill-fated Whitlam Government. It provides a fascinating glimpse into Australia's social, cultural, and economic history, its changing class dynamics, and its shifting geo-political status. It also offers a new and original perspective on Australian politics and culture in the Whitlam era.
What was the philosophy behind the Christmas card?
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