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Summary of Reading in 40 words:
Understanding abstract art requires an open mind and imagination. Engage with the artwork emotionally and sensorially, exploring its forms and colors without seeking a fixed meaning. Each interpretation is personal, and seeing art in person enhances this deeply individual experience.
Key Words: (20)
Abstract, Art, Open-mindedness, Imagination,
Interpretation, Personal, Emotions, Sensory, Exploration, Visual, Experience, Form, Color, Texture, Composition, Response, Unique, In-person, Perspective and Inventiveness
Week 1
Artist Reference: NAME OF ARTIST (year to year)
Title of Work:
Year: 1938
Medium: Oil on stained canvas
Dimensions:68 cm × 52 cm (27 in × 20 in)
Location: Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Düsseldorf
SEE
(Describe what you see)
THINK
(Analyse & Interpret)
WONDER
(Develop Curiosity)
What do you see?
What are the subjects in the Artwork?
What are the Elements of Art used in the Artwork?
What are some subjects in the foreground, middleground and background of the Artwork?
How are the subject matters arranged?
Why did you think the artist arranged the subjects in this manner?
What do you think the Artist is trying to communicate in the artwork? How does the artwork make you feel?
How do you think the elements of art were used to convey the Artist's intentions?
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
Overlapping circles
Overlapping triangles
Overlapping waves
Week 3 and 4: Wire Sculpting Units
The Cuboid, Pyramid and Perfect Sphere
Cuboid wire sculpture
My Challenges: (30 words)
Wire distortion and tying the wires together
My Strategies to overcome them: (30 words)
Ask a friend to help hold it and tie it together
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