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Summary of Reading in 40 words:
Abstract art gives freedom to explore the work, assign your own definition to it. It's not easy to understand abstract art, unlike other art forms, because it's open to understanding in ways that other art forms aren't.
Key Words: (20)
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Week 1
Artist Reference: Robert Delaunay (1885 to 1941)
Source: Google
Title of Work: Circular Forms
Year: 1930
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 50 3/4 x 76 3/4 inches
Location: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York City, NY, US.
SEE
(Describe what you see)
THINK
(Analyse & Interpret)
WONDER
(Develop Curiosity)
What do you see?
There is a blend of many colours in circles.
What are the subjects in the Artwork?
It uses the subjects of circles and colours.
What are the Elements of Art used in the Artwork?
Colour, shape and line
What are some subjects in the foreground, middleground and background of the Artwork?
There are small circles in the foreground, some colourful semicircles in the middleground, and large semicircles in the background.
How are the subject matters arranged?
The circles overlap and some appear to be symmetrical.
Why did you think the artist arranged the subjects in this manner?
To show calmness and mingling of the circles.
What do you think the Artist is trying to communicate in the artwork? How does the artwork make you feel?
The artist is trying to make it feel calm and happy. I feel relaxed and happy looking at the artwork.
How do you think the elements of art were used to convey the Artist's intentions?
The colours he used were of different hues and were quite colourful to the eye.
How was principles of design used to communicate and idea/ emotion?
The design gives the feeling that these colourful circles and moving calmly.
Why do you think the Artist emphasised certain element in the work?
The colourful colours he used gives the calm and happy feeling I get.
What are you curious about the Artwork?
Why did he use circles?
What are you wonder about the Artist's thought processes?
Why would he choose such colours?
What is interesting to you about this Artwork? And why?
It's interesting that he can use such simple shapes and colours to create this happy and calm feeling.
Are there any areas such as the title, style, or medium of the artwork that you are unsure and would like to know more?
I don't quite get why the title is "Circular Forms".
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: lines, shapes, form
principle: rhythm
intention: to create movement
triangles and pyramid
elements: shape, texture, lines
principle: variety
intention: to bring out proportion
organic folds
elements: lines, texture
principle: harmony
intention: to create the feeling of movement
Week 3 and 4: Wire Sculpting Units
The Cuboid, Pyramid and Perfect Sphere
Cuboid wire sculpture
ways to draw a cube
My Challenges:
I missed a few art lessons due to the public holidays so I was unable to catch up and understand the process of making the wire sculpture in greater detail for myself.
My Strategies to overcome them:
Try my best to ask for help from others to guide and also actively learn from the few lessons that we have so that I can be able to help to make my project look creative.
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