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Summary of Reading in 40 words:
The ability of understanding abstract art is like the ability to read and play a complex harmony. Abstract art allows the reader to be fully immersed in the piece just to experience it. Through a thorough glance, some people can feel a mixed sense of emotions.
Key Words: (20)
intensely personal process, inquiring, visceral, cerebral, pure energy, cosmic flow, finely honed sense of composition
Week 1
Artist Reference: Piet Mondrian (1872 to 1944)
Source: BBC.net
Title of Work: Composition with Blue, Yellow, Red, Black and Grey
Year: 1922
Medium: Painting
Dimensions: 29 7/8 x 20 5/8" (76 x 52.4cm)
Location: Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
SEE
(Describe what you see)
THINK
(Analyse & Interpret)
WONDER
(Develop Curiosity)
What do you see?
I see multiple square and rectangles patterns colored blue, yellow, red, black and grey.
What are the subjects in the Artwork?
Basic and a simple theme
What are the Elements of Art used in the Artwork?
Lines, shapes and colors
What are some subjects in the foreground, middleground and background of the Artwork?
The whole artwork is just basic and simple.
How are the subject matters arranged?
It just covers the whole artwork.
Why did you think the artist arranged the subjects in this manner?
I feel that the artist wanted to keep the art piece extremely basic and simple to easily convey the meaning of art piece.
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 convey harmony of contrasts that signifies both balance and the tension of dynamic forces.
How do you think the elements of art were used to convey the Artist's intentions?
The plain background and plain colors and shapes suggests the simplicity of the art piece.
How were the principles of design used to communicate idea/ emotion?
The entire art piece emphasises on simplicity.
Why do you think the Artist emphasised certain elements in the work?
to show its simplicity
What are you curious about the Artwork?
What was Piet Mondrian thinking when he made this piece?
What do you wonder about the Artist's thought processes?
What inspired this man to create this piece?
What is interesting to you about this Artwork? And why?
It doesn't look like the average art piece.
Are there any areas such as the title, style, or medium of the artwork that you are unsure and would like to know more?
No
What do you like to keep, destroy or replace? Why?
I'd like to keep everything as it looks perfect just like that.
Week 2: Understanding Abstract Art
Sketches - Circles and Bubbles, Pyramids, Organic Folds
circles & bubbles
circles & bubbles
random circles and bubbles overlapping
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triangles and pyramids
triangles and pyramids
multiple triangles overlapping and a 3d pyramid with a shadow
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curves (organic folds)
curves (organic folds)
random curves and bends
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Week 3 and 4: Wire Sculpting Units
The Cuboid, Pyramid and Perfect Sphere
Cuboid wire sculpture
Pyramid Wire Sculpture
My Challenges: (30 words)
I can't bind the joints together with the thin wire yet.
My Strategies to overcome them: (30 words)
Ask someone else to help me.
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