In groups of 2.
Look at each of these artist's artwork and select one artist's work. Record the artist name and the name of the artwork
Then in both of your sketchbooks, complete the 4 steps below.
You will present to the class your findings.
Wassily Kandinsky
Franz Marc
Auguste Mackey
Joan Miro
Paul Klee
Frank Stella
Willem de Kooning
Ellsworth Kelly
Jean Dubuffet
Step One: Description
Make a list of all the things you see in the work without making any kind of judgment about the work. Make careful, non-judgmental observation. Include the size of the work and the medium used.
Step Two: Analysis
Pay close attention to which art elements (line, shape, color, form, texture, value, & space) the artist used. Have them look for ways those elements were used to organize the composition using rhythm, balance, movement, proportion, variety, emphasis, and unity.
Step Three: Interpretation
Explain or tell the meaning or mood of the work. Think creatively and imaginatively at this stage. Base this interpretation on what you've concluded in the first two steps.
Step Four: Judgment
Decide whether the work is successful or has merit.
Look at each of these artist's artwork and select one artist's work. Record the artist name and the name of the artwork
Then in both of your sketchbooks, complete the 4 steps below.
You will present to the class your findings.
Wassily Kandinsky
Franz Marc
Auguste Mackey
Joan Miro
Paul Klee
Frank Stella
Willem de Kooning
Ellsworth Kelly
Jean Dubuffet
Step One: Description
Make a list of all the things you see in the work without making any kind of judgment about the work. Make careful, non-judgmental observation. Include the size of the work and the medium used.
Step Two: Analysis
Pay close attention to which art elements (line, shape, color, form, texture, value, & space) the artist used. Have them look for ways those elements were used to organize the composition using rhythm, balance, movement, proportion, variety, emphasis, and unity.
Step Three: Interpretation
Explain or tell the meaning or mood of the work. Think creatively and imaginatively at this stage. Base this interpretation on what you've concluded in the first two steps.
Step Four: Judgment
Decide whether the work is successful or has merit.