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Summary of Reading in 40 words:
Understanding abstract art involves having an open mind and imagination. It requires personal interpretation without seeking meanings. Abstract artists have refined skills, and their work focuses on form, color, and composition. Viewing art in person enhances comprehension through immersive, sensory experiences.
Key Words: (20)
Abstract, Art, Understanding, Imagination, Interpretation, Personal, Meaning, Open mind, Creativity, Form, Color, Composition, Experience, Visual, Texture, Sensory, Explore, Expression, Nonverbal, Emotions.
WEEK 1
Artist Reference: NAME OF ARTIST (year to year)
Title of Work: Heroic Roses
Year: 1938
Medium:
oil on stained canvas
Dimensions:
68 cm × 52 cm (27 in × 20 in)
Location:
SEE
(Describe what you see)
THINK
(Analyse & Interpret)
WONDER
(Develop Curiosity)
What do you see? - I see roses
What are the subjects in the Artwork?-Roses and triangles
What are the Elements of Art used in the Artwork?- Line and shapes
What are some subjects in the foreground, middleground and background of the Artwork?
Foreground-Rose
Middleground-Shapes
Background-A mix of colours
How are the subject matters arranged?-The colours in the background make the roses stand out.
Why did you think the artist arranged the subjects in this manner?-To make the main subject more obvious
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 tell us that among our lives, no matter how bad or messy it may seem, there is always something beautiful behind it. The artwork makes me feel that i should be optimistic and find the best out of the worst.
How do you think the elements of art were used to convey the Artist's intentions?-The lines and shapes represents the messy and bad things in life.
How was principles of design used to communicate and idea/ emotion?- Proportion: Some shapes are bigger while others are smaller.
Why do you think the Artist emphasised certain element in the work?
To show that some problems are bid while others are small
What are you curious about the Artwork?-Why roses
What are you wonder about the Artist's thought processes?-Why did he choose those colours
What is interesting to you about this Artwork? And why? The interesting thing about this artwork is how he used the originally messy and unorganised lines to make roses.
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?
Keep the rose, destroy the shapes and replace the colours.
The rose is nice, the shapes should be more and different
Colours are too dull
Week 2: Understanding Abstract Art
Sketches - Circles and Bubbles, Pyramids, Organic Folds
Balls
There is a lot of balls and circles touching
Elements: Shape, tonal values, repetition
Principles: Balance, Value
Intention: To make something circular
CREDIT: Raphael
Edge
Pyramids surrounded by many triangles
Elements: Shape, tonal values,repitition, form
Principle:Balance
Intention: To make pyramids and triangles
CREDIT: Raphael
Curved
Many swirly lines side by side
Elements: Lines,repitition
Principle:Line, Value
Intention: To make something that looks wave-like
CREDITS: Raphael
Week 3 and 5: Wire Sculpting Units
The Cuboid, Pyramid and Perfect Sphere
Cuboid wire sculpture
My Challenges: (30 words)
My Strategies to overcome them: (30 words)
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