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The formal qualities in abstract art is form, line, colour, pattern, composition and process, they describe what art looks like and how it is created, creating visual experience. Abstract art does not contain recognisabe things, usually you wouldnt understand what the painting is trying to express so just let your eyes wander and rest at the painting.
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See what emotions, sensations or memories emerge.
form, line, colour, pattern, composition and process
Take your time. Let the painting "speak" to you.
Week 1
Artist Reference: NAME OF ARTIST (year to year)
Source:
Title of Work: Man with a Tulip (also known as Portrait of Jean Metzinger)
Year: 1906
Medium: oil on canvas
Dimensions: 72.39 x 48.58 cm
Location: Private Collection
SEE
(Describe what you see)
THINK
(Analyse & Interpret)
WONDER
(Develop Curiosity)
I see a man smoking
The man because its the biggest "thing" in the painting
There are colours and value in this painting.
Foreground -- man, Background -- window(??)
Very well so that we can easily see what is the main matter
Why did you think the artist arranged the subjects in this manner?
What do you think the Artist is trying to communicate in the artwork? How does the artwork make you feel?
How do you think the elements of art were used to convey the Artist's intentions?
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, ovals and bubbles
elements: shapes, outlines
intention: movement of the circles
Outline Triangles
elements: triangles, outlines
intention: Doritos
Lines
elements: lines, curly lines, jagged lines
intention: Earth
Week 3 and 4: Wire Sculpting Units
The Cuboid, Pyramid and Perfect Sphere
Cuboid wire sculpture
Pyramid Wire Sculpture
Perfect Sphere
TRY IT !
2 Connecting Units
My Challenges: (30 words)
My Strategies to overcome them: (30 words)
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