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Summary of Reading in 40 words:
Understanding abstract art requires an open mind and imagination. It defies simple explanations or recognition of objects, focusing instead on form, colour, and composition. It invites viewers to explore personal interpretations and emotional responses, enriching the experience beyond visual recognition.
Key Words: (20)
Abstract art
Interpretation
Imagination
Swirling shapes
Colourful patterns
Energy
Cosmic flow
Composition
Process
Form
Colour
Line
Texture
Pattern
Visual experience
Emotional experience
Formal qualities
Picasso
Symphony
Texture
Week 1
Artist Reference: NAME OF ARTIST (year to year)
Title of Work: Composition with Red, Blue and Yellow
Year: 1930
Medium: oil on canvas
Dimensions: 45 cm × 45 cm
Location: Kunsthaus Zürich
SEE
(Describe what you see)
THINK
(Analyse & Interpret)
WONDER
(Develop Curiosity)
The artwork has a grid of black lines separating blocks of red, blue, yellow, and white.
The subjects are simple rectangles and squares filled with primary colors and white.
The artwork uses color, line, and shape.
The composition is flat, so everything is on the same level.
The shapes are arranged in a balanced grid pattern.
The artist likely arranged the subjects to create order and harmony.
The artist is conveying simplicity and balance, making the artwork feel calm and organized.
The artist used simple shapes, lines, and colors to create a clear and balanced design.
The balanced layout and contrasting colors create a sense of harmony.
The emphasis on color and line highlights the simplicity and purity of the design.
I'm curious why the artist chose these specific colors and arrangement.
I wonder what inspired the artist to create this particular composition.
The simplicity and balance are interesting because they create a strong visual impact.
I'd like to know more about the art style and how it fits into the artist's other works.
I would keep everything as it is because it’s a well-balanced piece.
Week 2: Understanding Abstract Art
Sketches - Circles and Bubbles, Pyramids, Organic Folds
Circles and bubbles
elements: shapes, line
principle: Togetherness
Intention: To show that everything is together
Triangles and pyramids
elements: shape, line
principle: work together
Intention: everything works together to form something unique
organic folds
elements: lines
principle: balance
intention: you can find balance in a mess
Week 3 and 4: Wire Sculpting Units
The Cuboid, Pyramid and Perfect Sphere
Cuboid wire sculpture
Pyramid Wire Sculpture
TRY IT !
2 Connecting Units
My Challenges: (30 words)
It was hard to tie it as the small wire was hard to grip and I was not able to hold it properly.
My Strategies to overcome them: (30 words)
I asked my friends to hold it before I tie it.
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