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Summary of Reading in 40 words:
Abstract art is not only subjected to one meaning, each and everyone of us may have different interpretations of a piece of abstract art. Abstract art is also vibrant and fun, it catches your attention because of its patterns and colours!
Key Words: (20)
array, patterns, lush, freedom, visual, unencumbered, qualities, colors, forms, materials, surface, interact, intricately, detailed, vibrant, texture, size, stroke, paintbrush, discover
Week 1
Artist Reference: Paul Klee (1879-1940)
Source: wikipedia
Title of Work: A Young Lady's Adventure
Year: 1922
Medium: Watercolour
Dimensions: 44cm x 31cm
Location: Tate Modern, London
SEE
(Describe what you see)
THINK
(Analyse & Interpret)
WONDER
(Develop Curiosity)
What do you see?
I see a young lady in a forest full of birds, she also looks very distressed
What are the subjects in the Artwork?
Young lady, birds
What are the Elements of Art used in the Artwork?
Pattern, shape, line
What are some subjects in the foreground, middleground and background of the Artwork?
Birds, woman, trees
How are the subject matters arranged?
They are mostly arranged in a random manner, however, birds are arranged at the corners of the artwork.
Why did you think the artist arranged the subjects in this manner?
The artist arranged the subjects in this manner because he wants the woman to be the main point of the artwork, and the birds to be an accompanying part of the artwork to add to the greenery.
What do you think the Artist is trying to communicate in the artwork? How does the artwork make you feel?
The artist is trying to communicate that the young lady is being adventurous and seeking an exciting experience in the forest full of birds
How do you think the elements of art were used to convey the Artist's intentions?
The artist used colour and texture. The dull colour used shows that
How was principles of design used to communicate and idea/ emotion?
Why do you think the Artist emphasised certain element in the work?
What are you curious about the Artwork?
What are you wonder about the Artist's thought processes?
What is interesting to you about this Artwork? And why?
Are there any areas such as the title, style, or medium of the artwork that you are unsure and would like to know more?
What do you like to keep, destroy or replace? Why?
Week 2: Understanding Abstract Art
Sketches - Circles and Bubbles, Pyramids, Organic Folds
Circles and Bubbles
Elements: Shapes, rythm,
Intention: Space, planets, clocks
Triangles and pyramids
Elements: Shapes, pattern, proportion
Intention: Pizza
Organic folds
Elements: Lines, shapes
Intention: Ocean polluted with rubbish
Week 3 and 5: Wire Sculpting Units
The Cuboid, Pyramid and Perfect Sphere
Wire sculpture of an open cube
My Challenges: (30 words)
It was difficult to bend the wires at first as I was not used to the stiff material. It was a bit painful to twist the thin wires as it kept poking my finger and fingernails
My Strategies to overcome them: (30 words)
I was able to improve my wire bending skills with practice every art session. I was able to develop my skills and I really enjoy making wire sculptures now! Now I have learnt how to make more complex sculptures for my art project.
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