02 Joycee
02 Joycee
Summary of Reading in 40 words: Abstract art doesn't focus on realism like most other styles of art. Instead it is quite open for interpretation, and what people think of the art varies from person to person.
Key Words: (20)
interpretation, realism
Week 1
Artist Reference: NAME OF ARTIST (year to year)
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gray_Tree
Title of Work: Gray Tree
Year: 1911
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 78.5 x 107.5 cm
Location: Gemeentemuseum Den Haag
SEE
(Describe what you see)
THINK
(Analyse & Interpret)
WONDER
(Develop Curiosity)
What do you see? A tree
What are the subjects in the Artwork? A tree
What are the Elements of Art used in the Artwork? linea
What are some subjects in the foreground, middleground and background of the Artwork?
How are the subject matters arranged?
Why did you think the artist arranged the subjects in this manner?
What do you think the Artist is trying to communicate in the artwork? How does the artwork make you feel?
How do you think the elements of art were used to convey the Artist's intentions?
How was principles of design used to communicate and idea/ emotion?
Why do you think the Artist emphasised certain element in the work?
What are you curious about the Artwork?
What are you wonder about the Artist's thought processes?
What is interesting to you about this Artwork? And why?
Are there any areas such as the title, style, or medium of the artwork that you are unsure and would like to know more?
What do you like to keep, destroy or replace? Why?
Week 2: Understanding Abstract Art
Sketches - Circles and Bubbles, Pyramids, Organic Folds
Curves
Elements: Lines, shapes
Principal:
Intention :
Pyramids/ triangles
Elements:
Principal :
Intention :
Spheres/ circles
Elements:
Principal :
Intention :
Week 3 and 4: Wire Sculpting Units
The Cuboid, Pyramid and Perfect Sphere
Cuboid wire sculpture
Pyramid Wire Sculpture
Perfect Sphere
TRY IT !
2 Connecting Units
My Challenges: (30 words)
My Strategies to overcome them: (30 words)