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Summary of Reading in 40 words:
The ways elements in abstract art interacts allows you to interpret the art and is focused on how the piece makes you feel. Its not the individual element but the piece as a whole.
Key Words: (20)
form, colour, line, texture, pattern, composition, process, visceral, cerebral, emotional, interpretation, experience, sensations, memories, shape, materials, surface, impact, inventiveness, paintings
Week 1
Artist Reference: PIAT MONDRIAN (year to year)
Source: Artchive
Title of Work: Gray Tree
Year: 1911
Medium: oil on canvas
Dimensions: 79.7 cm x 109.1 cm
Location: Gemeentemuseum den Haag, Hague, Netherlands
SEE
(Describe what you see)
THINK
(Analyse & Interpret)
WONDER
(Develop Curiosity)
What do you see?
curvy and wavy lines that form a tree. thick strokes that form the background of this tree.
What are the subjects in the Artwork?
a tree
What are the Elements of Art used in the Artwork?
lines, and value
What are some subjects in the foreground, middleground and background of the Artwork?
How are the subject matters arranged?
The tree is right in the center of the artwork
Why did you think the artist arranged the subjects in this manner?
to place enphasis on the tree, which is right in the center.
What do you think the Artist is trying to communicate in the artwork? How does the artwork make you feel?
Mondrian applied the principles of cubist composition to a natural subject that he was in the process of assimilating and working out in his own way. It created an almost sad and depressing picture.
How do you think the elements of art were used to convey the Artist's intentions?
The greyish tone of the artwork created a moody atmosphere to the artwork.
How was principles of design used to communicate and idea/ emotion?
The flow and harmony of the artwork is relieving to the eyes.
Why do you think the Artist emphasised certain element in the work?
The outlines of the tree were bolded to guide the viewer's eyes to the tree subject and its outreached branches as if being blownn in strong wind. This creates tension in the artwork.
What are you curious about the Artwork?
What was the inspiration behind this work?
What are you wonder about the Artist's thought processes?
How did Mondrian come to create this artwork?
What is interesting to you about this Artwork? And why?
The entire artwork is grey. Yet mondrian still managed to show emphasis and guide the viewers using the different tones of grey, instead of making everything just one shade, showcasing his skill in the artwork, and this is a very interesting aspect to me.
Are there any areas such as the title, style, or medium of the artwork that you are unsure and would like to know more?
I would like to learn about how he variated the thickness of his brushstrokes between the foreground and the background to examplify his artwork.
What do you like to keep, destroy or replace? Why?
I am satisfied with the artwork.
Week 2: Understanding Abstract Art
Sketches - Circles and Bubbles, Pyramids, Organic Folds
draw circle circle
element of art: shape
principle: emphasis
intention: to create individuality through the not harmonious form of the work, as well as create depth from the work.
triangle here triangle there
element of art: shape
principle: pattern
intention: to create order through alternate colours that are joint together. It also shows movement in 2D to a certain extend.
some curvy lines
element of art:
principle: movement, emphasis
intention: to create a converging effect towards the center, and to gradually increase the chaotic effect.
Week 3 and 4: Wire Sculpting Units
The Cuboid, Pyramid and Perfect Sphere
Cuboid wire sculpture
My Challenges: (30 words)
bending the wires and attaching them neatly. It is difficult to keep them in line without overbending the wires.
My Strategies to overcome them: (30 words)
use pliers
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