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Summary of Reading in 40 words:
Abstract art does not shout what it is to the world, instead it allows each viewer to have their own unique interpretation of the art. Accept that it is what it is. Don't try to pinpoint an exact meaning for an image.
Key Words: (20)
abstract
open mind
imagination
swirling
patterns
flowing
beautiful
inquiring
enter
freedom
explore
intense
personal
enriches
excellent
honed
express
creativity
understanding
unencumbered
Week 1
Artist Reference: Paul Klee (year to year)
Source: Google
Title of Work: Angelus Novus
Year: 1920
Medium: monoprint
Dimensions: 31.8 cm × 24.2 cm (12.5 in × 9.5 in)
Location: Israel Museum, Jerusalem
SEE
(Describe what you see)
THINK
(Analyse & Interpret)
WONDER
(Develop Curiosity)
1.What do you see?
-an angel looking as though he is about to move away from something he is fixedly contemplating
2.What are the subjects in the Artwork?
The angel
3.What are the Elements of Art used in the Artwork?
Shape.
4.What are some subjects in the foreground, middleground and background of the Artwork?
Angel
5.How are the subject matters arranged?
in the middle taking up the page
5.How are the subject matters arranged?
front and center
Why did you think the artist arranged the subjects in this manner?
To emphasize the creature.
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 communicate that the angel is looking towards something and focusing on it. It makes me feel contemplative.
How do you think the elements of art were used to convey the Artist's intentions?
It shows the creature was focused on something.
How was principles of design used to communicate and idea/ emotion?
It emphasises the expression on the creature's face
Why do you think the Artist emphasised certain element in the work?
To bring focus to a specific part the artist wanted people to pay attention to
What are you curious about the Artwork?
I'm curious as to what is the creature so focused on
What are you wonder about the Artist's thought processes?
Why did the artist decide to use this way to express what he was trying to express
What is interesting to you about this Artwork? And why?
The way the creature looks completely separate from everything else because if it is why is it so focused on the thing
Are there any areas such as the title, style, or medium of the artwork that you are unsure and would like to know more?
The style.
What do you like to keep, destroy or replace? Why?
I would like to keep the expression on the creature's face as it is the thing that stands out to me the most in the artwork
Week 2: Understanding Abstract Art
Sketches - Circles and Bubbles, Pyramids, Organic Folds
Circles and bubbles
Elements of art: Shape
Principle of art: Proportion, scale
Intention: To create 3D illusion
Triangles and Pyramids
Elements of art: Line
Principle of art: Variety
Intention: To emphasise visual weight
Curves(Organic folds)
Elements of art: Line
Principle of art: Balance
Intention: To create movement
Week 3 to 5: Wire Sculpting Units
The Cuboid, Pyramid and Perfect Sphere
Cuboid wire sculpture
connecting a joint
My Challenges: (30 words)
It was hard to bend the wires to the shape i wanted them in. The joints kept moving and i was unable to secure them tightly and in the end because they kept moving i could not make the structure and had to redo the connection of the joints.
My Strategies to overcome them: (30 words)
I bent the wires against the table so it would be easier to bend it, and it helped in making the sides of the structure straighter. For the joints, i just held them in place strongly and wrapped the wire tighter around the joints to stop them from moving
Week 5: Design Draft
Making Abstract Art Pop
Design Draft 1
Design draft of my 3D Abstract Artwork
Design draft of my 3D Abstract Artwork
Describe your intentions and process plan.
WHAT am I making: I am making a structure made of various shapes.
HOW do I plan to do this: I will make the different shapes separately and attach them to each other using thin wire
WHY (intention): So that the structure will be stable.
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