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Summary of Reading in 40 words:
Abstract art consists of personal interpretation, emphasizing form, color, and composition. It challenges viewers to derive their own meanings of the art, making the experience very personal and enriching.
Key Words: (20)
1. abstract
2. art
3. interpretation
4. freedom
5. viewer
6. experience
7. personal
8. creativity
9. composition
10. color
11. form
12. texture
13. pattern
14. process
15. meaning
16. expression
17. visual
18. engage
19. understand
20. exploration
Week 1
Artist Reference: Robert Delaunay (1885-1941)
Source: https://www.philamuseum.org/collection/object/51337?
Title of Work: La Tour à l'univers s'adresse
Year: 1909
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 38 × 27 3/4 inches (96.5 × 70.5 cm)
Location: Philadelphia Museum of Art
SEE
(Describe what you see)
THINK
(Analyse & Interpret)
WONDER
(Develop Curiosity)
What do you see?
Eiffel Tower
What are the subjects in the Artwork?
Eiffel Tower and Trees
What are the Elements of Art used in the Artwork?
Colour and shapes
What are some subjects in the foreground, middleground and background of the Artwork?
Foreground: Trees
Middleground and background: Eiffel tower and Le Sacre Coeur
How are the subject matters arranged?
Eiffel Tower is the centre
Why did you think the artist arranged the subjects in this manner?
To put emphasis on the Eiffel tower/ make it the subject
What do you think the Artist is trying to communicate in the artwork? How does the artwork make you feel?
The artist is trying to communicate the popular views in Paris eg Eiffel tower and le sacre coeur
How do you think the elements of art were used to convey the Artist's intentions?
It is used to describe the mood of the place
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
1) Circles and Bubbles
Space
2) Triangles and Pyramids
space
3) Curves (Organic folds)
Week 3 to 5: Wire Sculpting Units
The Cuboid, Pyramid and Perfect Sphere
Open Cube Structure
My Challenges: (30 words)
It is very tedious to fold the corners and at the same time keep the wire straight.
My Strategies to overcome them: (30 words)
I tried to steady my hands and prevent myself from poking myself unnecessarily
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