Summary of Reading in 40 words:
Understanding abstract art requires an open mind, imagination, and a willingness to interpret and explore. It's about experiencing the artwork, noticing emotions and sensations, and discovering personal meaning, rather than seeking a fixed meaning or representation.
Key Words: (20)
Shapes, patterns, energy, flow, explore, creativity, form, line, texture, experience, wander, soul, understanding, surface, colour, emotions, vibrant, space, thoughts, meaning.
Week 1
Artist Reference: NAME OF ARTIST (year to year)
Source: https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/delaunay-endless-rhythm-t01233
Title of Work: Endless Rhythm
Year: 1934
Medium: Oil paint on canvas
Dimensions: Support: 1619 × 1302 mm
Frame: 1644 × 1332 × 45 mm
Location: Bankside, London
SEE
(Describe what you see)
THINK
(Analyse & Interpret)
WONDER
(Develop Curiosity)
What do you see?
Circles in a diagonal pattern
What are the subjects in the Artwork?
Circles
What are the Elements of Art used in the Artwork?
Line, shape, value and texture.
What are some subjects in the foreground, middleground and background of the Artwork?
A series of circles that interlock
How are the subject matters arranged?
Diagonal
Why did you think the artist arranged the subjects in this manner?
Because it looks nice
What do you think the Artist is trying to communicate in the artwork? How does the artwork make you feel?
makes me feel connected as the circles is linked together
How do you think the elements of art were used to convey the Artist's intentions?
link the completeness of a circle
How was principles of design used to communicate and idea/ emotion?
Calm colours were used and it is pleasant to the eye. It makes me feel relaxed, and only when you are relaxed can you truly connect with others
Why do you think the Artist emphasised certain element in the work?
the circles mean completeness and unity and zen like in the zen garden
What are you curious about the Artwork?
what is the true meaning
What are you wonder about the Artist's thought processes?
why is it like that
What is interesting to you about this Artwork? And why?
It is very geometric and very calm colours
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 there are not.
What do you like to keep, destroy or replace? Why?
I would like to keep everything. Honestly, i think this artwork is perfect.
Week 2: Understanding Abstract Art
Sketches - Circles and Bubbles, Pyramids, Organic Folds
Name: Big business
Elements: Shapes
Principal: Contrast
Intention: it is a busy and noisy to make a texture
Name: broken glass
Elements: Line
Principal: Variety
Intention: it is a broken glass and many different fragment in a apttern
Name: Singapore flag during ndp
Elements: line, value
Principal: gradation
Intention: it is the flag flowing in the sky during ndp movement and rhythm
Week 3 and 5: Wire Sculpting Units
The Cuboid, Pyramid and Perfect Sphere
Cuboid wire sculpture
Ways to draw a cube
My Challenges: (30 words)
I have difficulty finding the pictures and i deeply regret it. some challenges is that sometime when i use the wire it will cut my fingers i also hard to bend it perfectly and straight but nothing is perfect in the world
My Strategies to overcome them: (30 words)
i persevere and persist only then i can succeed. i endure the pain and when i see my finish artwork i know it was worth it. i feel satisfied and proud of myself, and a sense of achievement. it's almost like a trophy for me.