STUDENT NAME: ID NUMBER: FORM CLASS: 12 TEACHER: TASK The question - What is art? – is one that is continually analysed, reviewed and rewritten, for artworks are all very different to each other in terms of their appearance, method of creation and intention.
CONDITIONS
Present your philosophy of art, using three artworks in your argument to justify your response.
SEMESTER 1
Visual Arts
You need to be aware of the biases that you bring to your thinking, and acknowledge these accordingly. It is expected that a clearly defined philosophy will utilise literature and visuals and will acknowledge the source of these documents and images by an acceptable system of referencing and by means of an accurate bibliography.
Body of Work 1 Extended Writing Task Summative Jackson Pollock, Blue Poles: Number 11, 1952, Enamel and aluminum paint with glass on canvas, 219.9 x 488.9 cm.
Conditions: 1. Time will be given in class however students must also work on this assignment for homework. 2. Read the task sheet carefully and complete all sections to achieve your best possible mark. 3. Your responses must be your own work. 4. Specific artworks of the artists discussed and referred to in this Extended Writing Task must be included In the Appendix, appropriately labelled, documented and presented. 5. This Extended Writing task must be presented in the appropriate format, with this task sheet attached to the front. 6. Your response should be supported by appropriate referencing and a bibliography. 7. The word limit of this Extended Writing task is 800 -1200 words.
TOPIC(S) Truth and Reality
GENRE TYPE Exposition 800 -1200 words
Core Curriculum Elements Addressed Recalling/Remembering Interpreting the meaning of pictures/illustrations
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FOCUS
In your response provide a definition of the term ‘artwork’, and explain the characteristics or criteria that a piece must fulfil to be regarded as a ‘work of art’. In your response, you may wish to consider these traditional ideas about art and how they fit into your definition:-
Existentialism Process verses Product Technique and Skill Originality Uniqueness Intention Context
Your Extended Writing response should include the following:
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Your definition of “What is Art” explaining your philosophy; Your definition should be supported by other artist’s philosophies; A selection of 3 artworks/artists to support your philosophy; A critique (appraisal) on a minimum of three artist’s and their works (description, analysis, interpretation and evaluation), that reflect and can support your response; discussion of the relevant political, social, cultural, historical and/or identity contexts/issues that influence or have influenced what art is, as well as the two selected artists;
Suggested Artists/Art Movements for consideration: Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Janet Lawrence, Marion Borgelt, frida Kahlo, Gittoes, Barbara Kruger, Cindy Sherman, Destiny Deacon, Gordon Bennett, Tracy Moffat, Robert Campbell, Masami Teroaka,
Patricia Piccinini, Damien Hurst, Lee Wen, Hieronymus Bosch, Max Beckman, Peter Booth, Mandy Martin, Judy Chicago, Imants Tillers, Leah King Smith, Earl Pardon, Jose Cemente Orozco, Elizabeth Catlett, Dan Namingha, George Tooker, Hale Woodruff, Andy Warhol, Louise Nevelson, Nam June Paik.
Dada, Surrealism, Pop Art, Postmoderism, Minimalism.
Possible Class Discussion……
What is ART? There is no simple definition for art but consider the following: 1. Good art is an expression of material. Andy Goldsworthy, Fiona Hall, Janet Lawrence. 2. Good art fulfils a purpose: it communicates an idea or feeling. Jung philosophy, Jackson Pollock. 3. Good art shows “originality”. 4. Art is beauty. Georgina O’Keefe (Flowers), Gustav Klimt. 5. Art comes from “authentic” experience. Kathe Kolllwitz. 6. “Art is short for artist”. (Andy Warhol) Dali, Frida Kahlo. 7. “Anything the artist spits is art”. (Picasso) The Fountain, Christo. 8. Good art shows a high degree of skill and technical expertise. 9. Art is a CON. Illusion – MC Esher, Photorealism, digital collage. 10. Art is a MEDITATION Zen Painters 11. Art is PASSION. 12. Art is for Art’s sake. “Action Painter” – Jackson Pollock 13. Art is a Dream. Marc Chagall, Dali, Fantasy and Surrealism. 14. Art is a cultural/spiritual experience. Zen, Aboriginal Dot Art.
TASK: Write a personal definition of art. Find examples of artworks or objects/designs you admire using the textbook or other sources. Include photocopies/pictures in your answer.
Student Name:_______________________ ART DEPARTMENT
APPRAISING CRITERIA SHEET criterion
Appraising
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• critical analysis, interpretation and evaluation of information about visual language, expression and meanings in artworks, relevant to concepts, focuses, contexts and media • a considered viewpoint justified by effective research, development, resolution and reflection
• analysis and interpretation of information about visual language, expression and meanings in artworks, relevant to concepts, focuses, contexts and media • a viewpoint justified by adequate research, development, resolution and reflection
• consideration of information about meanings in artworks relevant to concepts, focuses and media • an opinion based on some research, development, resolution and reflection • occasional use of suitable visual art terminology and language conventions.
• description and classification of artworks related to concepts and media • some research to identify artworks • use of some language conventions.
• skilful use of relevant visual art terminology, referencing and language conventions.
• use of relevant visual art terminology, referencing and language conventions.
The student work has the following characteristics: • critical analysis, interpretation, evaluation and effective synthesis of information about visual language, expression and meanings in artworks, emphasising the interrelationship between the chosen focuses, contexts and media relevant to concepts • an independent and informed viewpoint substantiated by comprehensive and insightful research, development, resolution and reflection • consistently accurate and skilful use of relevant visual art terminology, referencing and language conventions.
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