Summary of Reading in 40 words:
Abstract art requires an open mind for us to understand. It gives us the freedom to assign our own meaning to the piece. Art can't be explained in words and to understand we need to let it "speak" to us.
Key Words: (20)
open mind, big imagination, open to interpretation, freedom, doesn't contain recognizable objects, confusing, can't be explained, inventiveness, "speak" to us
Week 1
Artist Reference: Robert Delaunay (1885 to 1941)
Source: https://www.guggenheim.org/artwork/1022
Title of Work: Tour Eiffel
Year: 1911 (dated 1910 by the artist)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 202 x 138.4 cm
Location: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
SEE
(Describe what you see)
THINK
(Analyse & Interpret)
WONDER
(Develop Curiosity)
What do you see?
What are the subjects in the Artwork?
What are the Elements of Art used in the Artwork?
What are some subjects in the foreground, middleground and background of the Artwork?
How are the subject matters arranged?
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 and bubbles
elements: shape, form, value
intention: movement in different directions
triangles and pyramids
elements: shape, form
intention:
organic folds
elements: line, space
intention:
Week 3 and 5: Wire Sculpting Units
The Cuboid, Pyramid and Perfect Sphere
Cuboid wire sculpture
My Challenges: (30 words)
i did not understand how to bend the wires and connect them at the start and struggled quite a bit because of that
My Strategies to overcome them: (30 words)
i learnt from my partner and eventually got the hang of it, allowing me to complete my tasks