14 Tan Kycia

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