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Summary of Reading in 40 words: "Understanding Abstract Art" from Art is Fun explores abstract art's essence, emphasizing freedom from realistic depiction. It encourages viewers to interpret shapes, colors, and forms subjectively, fostering personal meaning and emotional response over conventional representation.
Key Words: (20)
Abstract art
Understanding
Interpretation
Subjective
Emotion
Colors
Shapes
Forms
Freedom
Expression
Meaning
Non-representational
Visual elements
Creativity
Imagination
Artistic intention
Viewer's perspective
Art history
Art movements
Contemporary art
Week 1
Artist Reference: NAME OF ARTIST (year to year)
Title of Work: Collage IX: Landscape
Year: 1974
Medium: wood
Dimensions: (152.72 x 427.99 x 7.62 cm)
Location: not on view
SEE
(Describe what you see)
THINK
(Analyse & Interpret)
WONDER
(Develop Curiosity)
What do you see?
i see alot of different shapes
What are the subjects in the Artwork?
simple rectangles
What are the Elements of Art used in the Artwork?
wood is being used
What triangleare some subjects in the foreground, middleground and background of the Artwork?
the wood popes out of the artwork to give it depth
How are the subject matters arranged?
they are randomly arranged
Why did you think the artist arranged the subjects in this manner?
to show the art is abstract
What do you think the Artist is trying to communicate in the artwork? How does the artwork make you feel?
he is trying to show how wood can be made into an artwork. i feel relaxed
How do you think the elements of art were used to convey the Artist's intentions?
the wood made the artwork look plain and simple
How was principles of design used to communicate and idea/ emotion?
the wood represented dull ideas
Why do you think the Artist emphasised certain element in the work?
so that he can convey a message
What are you curious about the Artwork?
why is it made of only wood
What are you wonder about the Artist's thought processes?
why did he choose to make it so random
What is interesting to you about this Artwork? And why?
it is random. it makes it unique
Are there any areas such as the title, style, or medium of the artwork that you are unsure and would like to know more?
how he used wood
What do you like to keep, destroy or replace? Why?
i would want to add more materials to the artwork to make it more diverse
Week 2: Understanding Abstract Art
Sketches - Circles and Bubbles, Pyramids, Organic Folds
circle and bubbles
elements: shape and line
principle: Rhythm and Movement
intention: To represent cells in a organism
triangle and pyrimaid
Elements: Line, Shape
Principle: Balance and Depth
Intention: to represent spikes
curve
Elements: Line and Curve
Principle: Movement and Flow
Intention: To represent what is going on in my brain
Week 3 and 4: Wire Sculpting Units
The Cuboid, Pyramid and Perfect Sphere
Cuboid wire sculpture
My Challenges: it was very hard to fold the metal and tie them
My Strategies to overcome them: i attempted to do so multiple times until i succeded
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