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Summary of Reading in 40 words:
Abstract art does not exactly look like anything. Viewers need to be open-minded when figuring out what feelings and thoughts the picture evokes. Viewers also need to appreciate the different elements and skill of the artist.
Key Words: (20)
abstract
interpretation
freedom
personal
colour
pattern
texture
elements
creativity
emotion
feel
memories
imagination
sensation
visual experience
inventiveness
open mind
representational
nonverbal
figure out
Week 1
Artist Reference: PAUL KLEE(1879-1940)
Title of Work: Mask of Fear
Year: 1932
Medium: oil paint
Dimensions: 1m x 57cm
Location: nil
SEE
(Describe what you see)
THINK
(Analyse & Interpret)
WONDER
(Develop Curiosity)
What do you see?
a face with a very long nose
What are the subjects in the Artwork?
the face
What are the Elements of Art used in the Artwork?
shape
colour
What are some subjects in the foreground, middleground and background of the Artwork?
foreground: 4 spindly legs and a chin
middle ground: long nose
background: eyes and forehead of face
How are the subject matters arranged?
the features are located in the centre of the face
Why did you think the artist arranged the subjects in this manner?
to show how the face looks scared (to show the title: mask of fear)
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 the feeling of fear.
i think this artwork looks kind of funny but weird
How do you think the elements of art were used to convey the Artist's intentions?
the colours used were very dull and looks washed out. this could be to convey the intention that the artwork is dark and scary
the eyes and shape of the head are circular and oval respectively. usually people do not look like that so maybe it could be to convey fear
How was principles of design used to communicate and idea/ emotion?
the face is of a very large scale, taking up almost the whole canvas, thus making it seem very close, and staring straight at the viewer with very round eyes. making it look scared, like it is asking the viewer for help
Why do you think the Artist emphasised certain element in the work?
i think the artist emphasised the element of the nose to make the drawing look abnormal, almost like an elephant
What are you curious about the Artwork?
why did the artist draw a face
What are you wonder about the Artist's thought processes?
what inspired him to draw this
What is interesting to you about this Artwork? And why?
how did the artist think of drawing this face. does it represent anyone?
Are there any areas such as the title, style, or medium of the artwork that you are unsure and would like to know more?
does the artist always draw abstract faces to represent emotions?
What do you like to keep, destroy or replace? Why?
i would like to keep the eyes. they are very round and look scared
Week 2: Understanding Abstract Art
Sketches - Circles and Bubbles, Pyramids, Organic Folds
circles and bubbles
element of art: shape, tonal value, form,
principle: harmony, movement
intention:
triangles and pyramid
element of art: shape, tonal value, form
principle: harmony, proportion
intention:
organic folds
element of art: lines, tonal value
principle: harmony
intention:
Week 3 and 4: Wire Sculpting Units
The Cuboid, Pyramid and Perfect Sphere
an open cube structure consisting of a square, a triangle, a rectangle and square base
it was difficult to bend the wire at a right angle
it was difficult to manouver and keep the wire straight and flat
ways to draw a cube (drawing)
it was difficult to follow what the teacher was drawing
it was difficult to draw the coloured figures
i enjoyed drawing a simple cube figure
connecting a joint
i was scared that the thin wire would poke my finger
the thick wires would come loose and i couldn't tie the thin wire properly
My Challenges: (30 words)
sometimes the teacher was too fast so I would not be able to finish tying a joint and could not keep up
My Strategies to overcome them: (30 words)
I raised my hand to ask the teacher or asked my friends around me. I would also look at what the teacher was doing and try to replicate
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