What is Abstract Art? Non objective art
Why do we look at art?
What it makes us think about What it reminds us of Why do we look at art? What it makes us think about What it reminds us of How it makes us feel
What makes art Good or Bad
What makes art Good or Bad Content – What the Art is about Form – How the Art is made or experienced Design – Use of space and balance Use of the elements – Line, Shape, Texture, Value, Shading, Contrast
What makes art Good or Bad Content – What the Art is about Not everyone likes the same thing Some may like pictures of flowers for example and some won’t The art could be very well made and still only be liked by a few because of the content Specific subject= limited audience
What makes art Good or Bad Form – How the Art is made or experienced Design – Use of space and balance Use of the elements – Line, Shape, Texture, Value, Shading, Contrast
To summarize, simplify, reduce to most basic parts What is Abstract Art? What does ‘Abstract’ mean? To summarize, simplify, reduce to most basic parts
What is Abstract Art? To summarize, simplify, reduce to most basic parts Content (why it exists) The experience of Art Art itself is the subject what it makes us feel and think about Use of colour etc. for effect – Memory, emotion, energy Form (How it is made) Basic elements of art – Line, shape, texture, etc. Any material
What is Abstract Art? Your imagination Creativity Memory Emotion The only subject is Art and how it is made The meaning is to create an experience triggered by the designs and the colours, that may stimulate: Your imagination Creativity Memory Emotion Give you Energy Etc.?
What is Abstract Art? How is this Good? Helps us understand the purpose of Art Helps us understand how to make better Art Helps us understand what people like/dislike about Art Inspiration?