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Summary of Reading in 40 words:
Abstract art is a style of art that departs from depicting real-world objects or scenes and instead uses shapes, colors, forms, and gestural marks to achieve its effect. Unlike traditional art forms that strive for realistic representation, abstract art focuses on the subjective experience and the emotions it evokes in the viewer.
Key Words: (20)
real-world objects
shapes
colors
forms
gestural marks
realistic representation
subjective experience
emotions
style of art
effect
traditional
depicting
Summary of Reading in 40 words:
Abstract art is a diverse genre that encompasses various styles and techniques. There are cubism, abstract expressionism, geometric abstraction, minimalism, suprematism, futurism.
Key Words: (20)
diverse genre
various styles and techniques
cubism
abstract expressionism
geometric abstraction
minimalism
suprematism
futurism
Week 1
Artist Reference: NAME OF ARTIST (year to year)
Source: https://www.arthistoryproject.com/artists/piet-mondrian/farm-near-duivendrecht/
Title of Work: Farm near Duivendrecht
Year: 1916
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 80 cm x 106cm
Location: Dallas Museum of Art
SEE
(Describe what you see)
THINK
(Analyse & Interpret)
WONDER
(Develop Curiosity)
What do you see?
A lake in front of trees and houses that caused a whole reflection of the scenery.
What are the subjects in the Artwork?
House, trees, lake
What are the Elements of Art used in the Artwork?
Reflection
What are some subjects in the foreground, middleground and background of the Artwork?
Background is the houses, middle ground is trees and foreground is the reflection
How are the subject matters arranged?
They arranged in a messy but neat formal. The oxymoron here shows that it is neat in the way they are placed, however by using art, it looks odd and messy.
Why did you think the artist arranged the subjects in this manner?
To show the reflection
What do you think the Artist is trying to communicate in the artwork? How does the artwork make you feel?
He is trying to say that the scenary is really good and he is out trying to get some inspiring points.
How do you think the elements of art were used to convey the Artist's intentions?
Arts of elements were used to show that he was probably in a bad mood, daydreaming about his hopes
How was principles of design used to communicate and idea/ emotion?
It shows depression and sadness
Why do you think the Artist emphasised certain element in the work?
He emphasised the reflection as it shows the gloomy, dull mood
What are you curious about the Artwork?
Why does the artist want to draw this out? Did he meet something that made him sad?
What are you wonder about the Artist's thought processes?
I wonder how he decided to draw the trees and houses
What is interesting to you about this Artwork? And why?
This artwork looks familiar but it shows a different elements of arts
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 wanted to know how he decided on the style.
What do you like to keep, destroy or replace? Why?
I would like to keep the reflection and all the elements. I think he used the elements pretty well.
Week 2: Understanding Abstract Art
Sketches - Circles and Bubbles, Pyramids, Organic Folds
triangles and pyramid-
big and small
Circles and Bubbles-
Looks unreal
Curves
Weird
Week 3 to 5: Wire Sculpting Units
The Cuboid, Pyramid and Perfect Sphere
My Challenges: (30 words)
It was pretty hard to make the lines straight and bend the sides. In the end, it looked distorted and ugly. Therefore, I felt that it is still a challenge at that time.
My Strategies to overcome them: (30 words)
I tried to use the tool to help to make the sides straight and therefore it looked much nicer.
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