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Summary of Reading in 40 words:
Understanding abstract art requires an open mind and imagination. It's open to interpretation, allowing viewers to give personal meaning. Unlike representational art, it's about form, colour, and process. You can truly appreciate art when you view it in person.
Key Words: (20)
abstract art, interpretation, open mind, imagination, colourful patterns, energy, cosmic flow, personal process, drawing skills, composition, colour, form, texture, exploration, experience, visual, emotional, symphony, sensation, in person.
Week 1
Artist Reference: Piet Mondrian
(1872 to 1944)
Source:
Title of Work: Gray Tree
Year: 1911
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 78.5 × 107.5 cm
Location: Gemeentemuseum Den Haag, The Hague
SEE
(Describe what you see)
THINK
(Analyse & Interpret)
WONDER
(Develop Curiosity)
What do you see?
gray tree
What are the subjects in the Artwork?
tree
What are the Elements of Art used in the Artwork?
perspective, colour, texture
What are some subjects in the foreground, middle ground and background of the Artwork?
the trunk of the tree in the foreground, tree branches in the middle ground and the sky is the background
How are the subject matters arranged?
the tree is arranged as the subject
Why did you think the artist arranged the subjects in this manner?
to make the tree stand out
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 showcase the feeling of loneliness. The artwork makes me feel depressed
How do you think the elements of art were used to convey the Artist's intentions?
The artist use very intricate patterns for the design of the tree to convey that the tree is very important.
How was principles of design used to communicate an idea/ emotion?
Rhythm - principle of design that indicates movement, created by the careful placement of repeated elements in a work of art to cause a visual tempo or beat, helps to communicate the feeling of sadness and loneliness from the artwork.
Why do you think the Artist emphasised certain element in the work?
so that there is harmony in the artwork, with the piece unified as a whole
What are you curious about the Artwork?
why is there only 1 subject
What are you wonder about the Artist's thought processes?
which parts to emphasize more
What is interesting to you about this Artwork? And why?
This artwork uses mostly combinations of straight lines, right angles, primary colours, and black, white, and gray yet the resulting works possess an extreme formal purity that embodies the artist's spiritual belief in a harmonious cosmos.
Are there any areas such as the title, style, or medium of the artwork that you are unsure and would like to know more?
the importance of the location chosenWhat do you like to keep, destroy or replace? Why?
i would like to keep the tree and replace the background with something more complicated, with more different shapes so that the tree stands out even more.
Week 2: Understanding Abstract Art
Sketches - Circles and Bubbles, Pyramids, Organic Folds
bubbles
elements: shapes, size
intention: create visual movement
triangle bird
elements: proportion, shapes
intention: create patterns
waves of life
elements: lines, waves, shapes
intention: create an effect on proportion and scale
Week 3 and 4: Wire Sculpting Units
The Cuboid, Pyramid and Perfect Sphere
Cuboid wire sculpture
Pyramid Wire Sculpture
My Challenges: (30 words)
Bending the wire inaccurately and connecting it by looping the thin wire was tough as it was thin and smooth.
My Strategies to overcome them: (30 words)
measure and then bend the wire to form the shape, use an extra thin wire to loop in order to connect it.
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