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Summary of Reading in 40 words:
Abstract art is open to interpretation and it requires you to have an open, inquiring mind; you must enter the painting and see where it takes you. Abstract art can also make people uneasy because they don't automatically know what the art is "about" just by a cursory glance. We should examine the colors, forms, materials, surface, and how they interact with each other to try to understand abstract art.
Key Words: (20)
open to interpretation, confusing, intricately detailed, vibrant painting, texture, size, stroke of the paintbrush, shine or matte of the surface.
Summary of Reading in 40 words:
There are many types of abstract art such as sensitive or informal Abstractionism, Tachisme, Geometric Abstraction and Action painting. Sensitive or informal Abstractionism is an abstract art where feelings and emotions oredominate and colours and shapes are created freely. Tachisme is formed by spots created impulsively with all the freedom or emotional effusion of the artist. The lines and colours in Geometric abstract art are organised in a way that results in a mostly geometric composition. Action painting is a production of improvised and gestural 'drip painting', placing a canvas on the floor and pouring paint over it from the can or dragging it by brush or stick.
Key Words: (20)
Subjective art, valuation of shapes, colours, lines and textures, imagination, sense of creativity, intriguing, absensce of recognisable objects , non-representational art.
Week 1
Artist Reference: Robert Delaunay (1885-1941)
Source:
Title of Work:
Year: 1916
Medium: oil and wax on canvas painting
Dimensions: 180 cm x 250 cm
Location: Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, Madrid
SEE
(Describe what you see)
THINK
(Analyse & Interpret)
WONDER
(Develop Curiosity)
What do you see?
I see many different colours and colourful shapes such as rectangles, circles etc.
What are the subjects in the Artwork?
The woman watering the plants and the plants around her.
What are the Elements of Art used in the Artwork?
Lines, Shapes, Colours and form.
What are some subjects in the foreground, middleground and background of the Artwork?
A table, a watering can, a mat and the plants in the background.
How are the subject matters arranged?
The subjects are arranged messily.
Why did you think the artist arranged the subjects in this manner?
I think it was because the artist wanted to make the artwork appear more vibrant and eye-catching.
What do you think the Artist is trying to communicate in the artwork? How does the artwork make you feel?
I think the artist is trying to tell the people looking at his artwork about his experience in Portugal and what stood out to him the most during the trip. This is because the woman watering the plants seemed as if she was wearing her traditional attire, which may have caught her eye.
How do you think the elements of art were used to convey the Artist's intentions?
I think the elements of art were used to express that what he saw in Portugal was very interesting and notable, thus his artwork was also very striking.
How was principles of design used to communicate and idea/ emotion?
The contrast of colours in the artwork was used to show that what the artist saw that caught his eye -which could be bright lights as the circles in the background of the artwork look like bright lights.
Why do you think the Artist emphasised certain element in the work?
I think it was because the artist wanted to emphasise the elements that he liked or was interested in the most.
What are you curious about the Artwork?
Why did the artist choose to draw the artwork in this artstyle?
What are you wonder about the Artist's thought processes?
Why did the artist choose to draw the woman in traditional attire?
What is interesting to you about this Artwork? And why?
The shapes that make up the background of the artwork.
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 would like to know more about the artstyle that the artist had used.
What do you like to keep, destroy or replace? Why?
I would like to keep the artwork as i think that the artwork is a very vibrant, colourful and interesting piece that could brighten up a room.
Week 2: Understanding Abstract Art
Sketches - Circles and Bubbles, Pyramids, Organic Folds
circles and bubbles
I drew some circles and bubbles around the page to show the movement of the bubbles.
triangles and pyramids
I filled the page with different types of triangles and pyramids.
curves (organic) folds
I decorated the page with random lines and scribbles.
Week 3 to 5: Wire Sculpting Units
The Cuboid, Pyramid and Perfect Sphere
open-cube structure: consisting of a square, a triangle, a rectangle and square base.
Connecting a Joint
My Challenges: (30 words)
My challenge was straightening the wire properly to allow the sculpture to stand up, as it was hard to bend it back to its original position. It was also hard to connect a joint as i found it hard to tie and connect the joints tightly together.
My Strategies to overcome them: (30 words)
I tried to plan out how I wanted to bend the wire and the direction that i had to bend it to make the shape of the sculpture before bending the wire. I also used objects around me to help straighten the wire against the table. I also tried to practice more so that i would be more familiar with how to connect the joints together. Over time, as i practiced more and more, i managed to get better at connecting the joints together.
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