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Summary of Reading in 40 words:
Abstract art does not have a recognisable subject and is open to intepretation. You need an open mind. It does not represent an accurate depiction of a visual reality and it uses shape, colour, texture to achieve its effect.
Key Words: (20)
shapes, free, unencumbered, form, color, line, texture, pattern, composition, process, visual, visceral, cerebral, emotional, grey scale, soft edge
Week 1
Artist Reference: Robert Delaunay (1885-1941)
Source: https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-delaunay/man-with-a-tulip-also-known-as-portrait-of-jean-metzinger
Title of Work: Man with a Tulip (also known as Portrait of Jean Metzinger)
Year: 1906
Medium: oil
Dimensions: 72.39 x 48.58 cm
Location: Private Collection
SEE
(Describe what you see)
THINK
(Analyse & Interpret)
WONDER
(Develop Curiosity)
What do you see?
What are the subjects in the Artwork?
What are the Elements of Art used in the Artwork?
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 (organic folds)
Elements: line
Principles: rhythm
Intentions: flow of ribbons
Triangles and pyramid
Elements:value
Principles: harmony
Intention: achieving a whole
Circle and bubbles
Elements: shape
Principles: focus
Intention: part of design captures audience's attention
Week 3 to 5: Wire Sculpting Units
The cuboid, pyramid and perfect square
an open cube structure consisting of a square, a triangle, a rectangle and square base
ways of drawing a cube
attempt at folding a cube
securing a joint with wire
My Challenges: (30 words)
The wire can be difficult to bend at times to a certain degree and they are quite flimsy and tying the knot can sometimes be difficult to tie or it may not be tight enough
My Strategies to overcome them: (30 words)
For tying the knot, i do not need to take a particularly long fine wire and i just need to make sure it is tight enough at the start. For bending the wire, i can ensure it bends at a degree using my nails.
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