Abstraction Occurs through a process of simplification or distortion in an attempt to communicate an essential aspect of a form or concept Varying degrees of resemblance to the real world
Abstraction Occurs through a process of simplification or distortion in an attempt to communicate an essential aspect of a form or concept Varying degrees of resemblance to the real world
Abstraction What object is this?
Abstraction What object is this?
Georgia O’Keeffe “Corn No. 2” Oil, 1924 American Artist: Painted “the wideness and wonder of the world as I live in it” 1924: Began painting centers of flowers & natural forms Applied principles and compositional elements of photography into her paintings
Georgia O’Keeffe “The Black Iris” Oil, 1926
Georgia O’Keeffe “Abstraction White Rose” Oil, 1927
Georgia O’Keeffe “From the River - Pale” Oil, 1959
Georgia O’Keeffe “Red with Yellow” Pelvis Series Oil, 1945
Abstracted Object Choose 1-2 objects & create abstract design: Use Elements & Principles Preparation: At least 3 sketches Final: 12x18” Dry/Chalk Pastels Complementary Color Scheme (Opposite sides of the color wheel) Elements & Principles of Art & Design
Abstracted Object
Abstraction & O’Keeffe Quiz Study Guide Please review the following terms, techniques, and concepts: Abstraction (Definition, How it relates to art) Georgia O’Keeffe and her work Composition (Rule of Thirds, Dynamic Angles, Avoiding Tangents)
Georgia O’Keeffe “The Black Iris” Oil, 1926 “Corn No. 2” Oil, 1924
Georgia O’Keeffe “Abstraction White Rose” Oil, 1927
Georgia O’Keeffe “From the River - Pale” Oil, 1959
Georgia O’Keeffe “Red with Yellow” Pelvis Series Oil, 1945