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Summary of Reading in 40 words:
Abstract art is the exploration of formal qualities. It uses shapes, colors, and lines rather than realistic depictions and also focuses on expression and emotional impact on viewers. This form of art can be non-representational or derived from real objects.
Key Words: (20)
patterns, abstract, shapes, composition, interpretation, objects, colour, line, texture, size, exploration, meaning, qualities, experience, painting, materials, surface, memories, emotions, vibrant
Week 1
Artist Reference: Paul Klee (1879 to 1940)
Title of Work: Persische Nachtigallen
Year: 1917
Medium: gouache, watercolor, and pen and black ink over graphite on laid paper, mounted on cardboard; the sheet bordered at the top with yellow paper strip mounted to support
Dimensions: 22.8 x 18.1 cm
Location: Washington, D.C
SEE
(Describe what you see)
THINK
(Analyse & Interpret)
WONDER
(Develop Curiosity)
What do you see? I see a moon, some stars, a flower and 3 birds.
What are the subjects in the Artwork? Figures, landscapes, still life.
What are the Elements of Art used in the Artwork? Shape, colour, form.
What are some subjects in the foreground, middleground and background of the Artwork? There is wildlife in the foreground, figures in the middleground and landscape in the background.
How are the subject matters arranged? I can see that the landscape is put at the back and the wildlife in the front.
Why did you think the artist arranged the subjects in this manner? It was to create visual harmony and convey a deeper meaning.
What do you think the Artist is trying to communicate in the artwork? How does the artwork make you feel? I think he was trying to show Persian culture. It makes me feel peaceful.
How do you think the elements of art were used to convey the Artist's intentions? The warm tones of colours might suggest love and the shapes show the harmony of life.
How was principles of design used to communicate and idea/ emotion? They were used to make an emotionally resonant composition.
Why do you think the Artist emphasised certain element in the work? It might be to convey symbolic meanings.
What are you curious about the Artwork? The inspiration and idea behind it.
What are you wonder about the Artist's thought processes? I wonder if the artist pieced different locations together.
What is interesting to you about this Artwork? And why? The birds are on top of the mountains which seems like they are trying to reach the moon and stars.
Are there any areas such as the title, style, or medium of the artwork that you are unsure and would like to know more? Pastels.
What do you like to keep, destroy or replace? Why? I would replace some of the circles as leaves to show the surroundings of the birds.
Week 2: Understanding Abstract Art
Sketches - Circles and Bubbles, Pyramids, Organic Folds
Circles and Bubbles
Element: space, value
Intention: to show freedom of movement
Pyramids
Element: shape, form
Intention: to show geometry
Organic Folds
Element: line
Intention: to show the flow of nature
Week 3 and 4: Wire Sculpting Units
The Cuboid, Pyramid and Perfect Sphere
Cuboid wire sculpture #1
TRY IT !
2 Connecting Units
My Challenges: (30 words)
During the activity, it was quite hard to bend the metal wire and coil the thin wire around to connect the thicker wires together to form the desired wire sculpture.
My Strategies to overcome them: (30 words)
Since I knew that constantly bending the thicker wires by force would require a lot of strength, I used the table side to bend the wires and it was easier.
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