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Summary of Reading in 40 words:
abstract art is unique to different people in different ways and the understanding everyone has of each painting is different. The abstract art is made up of many different elements and learning the meaning behind different artworks is like a piece of music to watch and enjoy and appreciate
Key Words: (20)
Imagination, shapes, interpretation, composition, form, colour, line, texture, visual, pattern, personal, experience, elements, understanding, meaning, impact, influence, emotions, sensations, memories
Week 1
Artist Reference: NAME OF ARTIST (year to year)
Source: wikipedia
Title of Work: Twittering Machine
Year: 1922
Medium: Watercolour and ink, oil transfer on paper with gouache and ink on border
Dimensions: 63.8 cm x 48.1 cm
Location: Museum of Modern Art, New York
SEE
(Describe what you see)
THINK
(Analyse & Interpret)
WONDER
(Develop Curiosity)
What do you see?
a few stick figures (birds) standing on something
What are the subjects in the Artwork?
the birds
What are the Elements of Art used in the Artwork?
lines
colour
shape
What are some subjects in the foreground, middleground and background of the Artwork?
blue smudge in the background.
How are the subject matters arranged?
by themselves, standing on what appears to be a wire.
Why did you think the artist arranged the subjects in this manner?
to convey solidarity in a sense, where the figures are independent of each other, singular and away from each other.
What do you think the Artist is trying to communicate in the artwork? How does the artwork make you feel?
“Twittering Machine” is believed to have been inspired by Klee's observations of mechanical devices such as music boxes and phonographs, which fascinated him. Despite its whimsical appearance, the painting has been interpreted as a commentary on the dehumanizing effects of modern industrial society, according to analysis of the artwork.
This artwork, despite its simplicity, has a certain gloom to it, yet charms its viewers into the artwork, evoking a curious feeling within me.
How do you think the elements of art were used to convey the Artist's intentions?
the dull background colours, the straight lines, the clearly geometric shapes all come together to give an unsettling feeling to the artwork that further emphasises the dehumanising effect.
How was principles of design used to communicate and idea/ emotion?
as mentioned above, the emphasis, as well as the use of a large amount of negative space, sets an unsettling feeling within its viewers.
Why do you think the Artist emphasised certain element in the work?
to replicate the so-called 'human superiority' in the human society? I am uncertain of this.
What are you curious about the Artwork?
where did the idea to create a work like this come from?
What are you wonder about the Artist's thought processes?
the smudged edges of the art, what did the artist want to convey through it?
What is interesting to you about this Artwork? And why?
how through simplicity, the artist managed to capture the viewer's attention and interest?
Are there any areas such as the title, style, or medium of the artwork that you are unsure and would like to know more?
no
What do you like to keep, destroy or replace? Why?
i like the artwork as it is
Week 2: Understanding Abstract Art
Sketches - Circles and Bubbles, Pyramids, Organic Folds
Circles and Bubbles
Element: Shape, Value, Form
Principle: Contrast
Intention: To to draw a distinct seperation between the larger circles and the smaller ones, mainly to emphasise the distinct differences between the circles and further bring out the contrasting principle.
Triangles and Pyramids
Element: Shape, Value, Form
Principle: Harmony
Intention: different sizes and types of triangles.
Curves
Element: Shape, Form, Line
Principle: Movement
Intention: Show movement of the curved lines in a harmonious manner to bring out a certain flow in the art piece, yet at the same time showing a certain chaos when harmony is placed in a large quantity.
Week 3 and 4: Wire Sculpting Units
The Cuboid, Pyramid and Perfect Sphere
Cuboid wire sculpture
Cuboid ideation
My Challenges: (30 words)
trying to tie the wire (thick) together with the thin one and it wouldnt combine tight enough. coiling is very hard and i couldnt do it
My Strategies to overcome them: (30 words)
ask my friends to teach me how to do it better and also try to figure out ways on how to be able to coil both pieces of thick wire together by watching other people do it.
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