1. 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

2. 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

3. Abstraction What object is this?

4. Abstraction What object is this?

5. Georgia O’Keeffe “Corn No. 2” Oil, 1924 American Artist: 1887-1986 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

6. Georgia O’Keeffe “The Black Iris” Oil, 1926

7. Georgia O’Keeffe “Abstraction White Rose” Oil, 1927

8. Georgia O’Keeffe “From the River - Pale” Oil, 1959

9. Georgia O’Keeffe “Red with Yellow” Pelvis Series Oil, 1945

10. 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

11. Abstracted Object

13. 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)

14. Georgia O’Keeffe “The Black Iris” Oil, 1926 “Corn No. 2” Oil, 1924

15. Georgia O’Keeffe “Abstraction White Rose” Oil, 1927

16. Georgia O’Keeffe “From the River - Pale” Oil, 1959

17. Georgia O’Keeffe “Red with Yellow” Pelvis Series Oil, 1945